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A complete 2026 fantasy baseball NL East closer report highlighting saves leaders and top bullpen handcuffs like Raisel Iglesias, Pete Fairbanks, and Jhoan Duran.
Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the ninth inning at Truist Park. | Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Finding reliable saves is one of the toughest challenges in fantasy baseball drafts, especially in a division like the NL East where several bullpens feature potential committees or injury concerns. With closers such as Raisel Iglesias, Devin Williams, and Jhoan Duran anchoring the ninth inning-and dangerous handcuffs like Robert Suarez and Luke Weaver waiting in the wings-understanding these bullpens could give fantasy managers a major draft-day advantage.
Atlanta Braves The debate in the Braves' bullpen was between value and trust. Raisel Iglesias has the initial closing job, thanks to his success over the past three seasons in Atlanta (15-12 with a 2. 62 ERA, 0.
957 WHIP, and 209 strikeouts over 192. 1 innings while converting 96 saves). His first half struggles in 2025 could be a hint of his demise.
Iglesias (ADP - 103) is drafted over 100 picks from Robert Suarez (ADP - 211). Over two innings in March, Iglesias allowed a solo home run and one other hit with one strikeout. Many drafters like Suarez better in this bullpen, partly due to his more favorable price point.
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