Tag: Raisel Iglesias

  • Monkey Bytes | June 18

    Monkey Bytes | June 18

    Tuesday provided its moments of high-leverage intrigue, but included nine games decided by four runs or more. Relievers recorded five wins and four saves while suffering five losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB BF Emilio Pagán 17 18 50 16.7 2:2 5 Emmanuel Clase 15 20…

  • Monkey Bytes | June 7

    Monkey Bytes | June 7

    Before Friday’s game, Brian Snitker acknowledged Raisel Iglesias remains in the mix for saves but will not be the “primary” option: In last night’s game, Pierce Johnson took over at the top of the ninth and allowed a single by Tyler Fitzgerald, then picked him off first, ending the inning. Returning for the tenth, Fitzgerald…

  • Monkey Bytes | June 6

    Monkey Bytes | June 6

    Could a historic meltdown be the downfall of Raisel Iglesias as Atlanta’s closer? Time will tell. He’s insulated by a lack of talent in his team’s leverage ladder. However, Thursday’s loss was rough: As a result, the team will promote Craig Kimbrel from Triple-A. He went 1-1 while recording three saves with a 1.091 WHIP…

  • Monkey Bytes | June 2

    Monkey Bytes | June 2

    Sunday’s slate provided five wins, though one was accompanied by a blown save (Andrés Muñoz) and ten saves. Relief pitchers were also tagged with four losses. Here are the saves in condensed form: Reliever Save # Pitches Strike% SwStr% K:BB Robert Suarez 19 11 63.6 9.1 2:0 Josh Hader 15 14 71.4 28.6 2:0 Emmanuel…

  • Monkey Bytes | May 30

    Monkey Bytes | May 30

    Thursday’s five-game slate provided three relievers wins and one save against three losses. Unfortunately, there are no vulture plays, and the only save will be covered in our game recaps. However, as a bonus, a deep dive into Alexis Díaz will be included following his trade to the Dodgers: But first, the game recaps from…