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Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias posted a 2.55 ERA in 59 appearances while recording 34 saves in 2026.

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New York Yankees second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. watched his home run total drop from 31 in 2025 to only 19 in 2026. He still stole 41 bases last season.

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