An early walk through bullpens in 2026 (Part 1)
Sep 7 2025
These last two articles of 2025 take an early look at what you should track during the offseason and going into the 2026 season. This first part focuses on teams with key free agent relievers and how the departures might affect closer roles and leverage for certain teams. Then next week, the article will look at reliever groupings on the remaining teams.
Let's start with the Atlanta Braves where closer Raisel Iglesias (RHP, ATL) is a free agent this winter. Here are the stats into September for Braves relievers:
ATL | SV | HD | IP | xERA | WHIP | K% | K-BB% | HR/9 | pxERA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iglesias, Raisel* | 23 | 2 | 56.2 | 3.79 | 1.02 | 27% | 23% | 1.3 | 3.23 |
| Kinley, Tyler* | 3 | 10 | 60.1 | 4.55 | 1.33 | 24% | 12% | 0.7 | 3.89 |
| Lee, Dylan LHP | 2 | 15 | 60.2 | 3.58 | 1.04 | 27% | 21% | 1.8 | 3.25 |
| Dunning, Dane | 2 | 0 | 17.1 | 4.45 | 1.38 | 23% | 14% | 1.6 | 4.40 |
| Johnson, Pierce* | 1 | 13 | 51.1 |
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