Braves sign Raisel Iglesias to $16M extension, acquire Mauricio Dubón from Astros

The Atlanta Braves strengthened both their bullpen and defensive depth, finalizing a one-year, $16 million agreement to retain closer Raisel Iglesias; and completing a trade with the Houston Astros to bring in two-time Gold Glove winner Mauricio Dubón. In exchange, Atlanta sent infielder Nick Allen to Houston. Iglesias just finished a four-year, $58 million deal; the 35-year-old right-hander posted a 3.21 ERA with 29 saves in 2025  In his two previous seasons with the Braves, he held a 1.95 ERA and 34 saves in 2024, and a 2.75 ERA with 33 saves in 2023. Since transitioning to a full-time