Reports: Raisel Iglesias draws interest from Houston Astros

Dave Clark | Cincinnati Enquirer

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Raisel Iglesias has been Cincinnati's closer since August of 2016, and he continues to be among the Reds mentioned most often in trade rumors this season.

The defending World Series champion Houston Astros are interested in Iglesias and scouting him, according to a report by the Boston Globe's Nick Cafardo confirmed via Twitter on Monday by Jon Morosi for MLB Network.

Former Reds general manager Jim Bowden wrote in June that the Cleveland Indians should look to acquire Iglesias and relief pitcher Amir Garrett to bolster their bullpen.

Iglesias has posted a 2.52 ERA in 33 appearances this season with 15 saves. He has 39 strikeouts and a 1.065 WHIP in 35 2/3 innings.

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