Braves retain Iglesias, deal for Gold Glover Dubon
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Veteran closer
Since 2017, when Iglesias became a full-time closer, he’s third in baseball in reliever WAR (11.8) behind only Edwin Diaz and Josh Hader. He is second in saves (247) behind Kenley Jansen.
He spent the first six seasons of his pro career with the Cincinnati Reds, who signed the Cuban-born right-hander in June 2014 as an international free agent. He made his pro debut in 2015 and starred for the Reds before leaving in free agency for the Los Angeles Angels in 2021, when he received a four-year, $58 million deal and finished 11th in AL Cy Young Award voting.
The Angels traded him to the Braves at the 2022 trade deadline.
Dubon, 31, won his second Gold Glove as a utility player this past season, also winning the award in 2023. He hit .241 with seven homers and 33 RBIs in 133 games.
Dubon had a $5 million salary this year and is eligible for salary arbitration. He can become a free agent after the World Series.
Allen, 27, was a Gold Glove finalist at shortstop for the Braves in 2025, when he hit .221 in 135 games.
Allen is eligible for arbitration for the first time and can become a free agent after the 2029 season.
ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel and The Associated Press contributed to this report.
