Veteran Closer Turned Down $16 Million Dodgers Deal: Report
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers offered a $16 million deal to pitcher Raisel Iglesias to be their closer, but he opted to sign with the Atlanta Braves for the same amount. The Dodgers are reconsidering their options for closing games as their current closer, Tanner Scott, did not perform up to expectations last season.Key Facts
- The Los Angeles Dodgers tried to sign Raisel Iglesias with a $16 million offer.
- Iglesias chose to sign with the Atlanta Braves instead, on a one-year deal.
- The Toronto Blue Jays, New York Mets, and Baltimore Orioles were also interested in Iglesias.
- Last season, Iglesias had a 3.21 ERA and recorded 29 saves, with a strong second half.
- Tanner Scott, the Dodgers' current closer, had a 4.74 ERA and a four-year, $72 million deal.
- Scott did not pitch in the postseason and did not perform as well as in previous seasons.
- The Dodgers are exploring other options for their closer role next season.
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