Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) reacts after the Braves defeated the Washington Nationals at Truist Park in Cumberland, Georgia on Sept. 23, 2025.

The Atlanta Braves announced Wednesday night that they have re-signed closer Raisel Iglesias to a new deal for the 2026 season.

Iglesias signed a one-year, $16 million deal to remain with the team. He spent the previous three-plus seasons in Atlanta after being traded by the Los Angeles Angels.

Iglesias, 35, has a 15-12 record as a member of the Braves, recording 97 saves in 218.2 innings pitched. He has allowed 157 hits, 69 runs and 19 home runs and struck out 239.

His 253 career saves are the fourth most among active players. The Cuban pitcher also finished first in the National League this past season with 57 games finished. He is also fourth among active players in that category with 459.

Later Wednesday night, the Braves announced they had acquired infielder Mauricio Dubon from the Astros for infielder Nick Allen.

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Reporting by James H. Williams, USA TODAY / USA TODAY

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