Raisel Iglesias is only 29, but he’s clinging to the old-school definition of his role as the culprit for his poor pitching.

The Reds closer has struggled early on this season, owning a 1-5 record with six saves and a 4.86 ERA in 15 games, but partly blamed his usage for things going wrong.

“The way they are using me is horribly wrong,” Iglesias told the Cincinnati Enquirer.

Iglesias, who posted 58 saves with a 2.43 ERA over the last two years, does not like that he is being used in tie games. He believes he should only be used in save situations.

Many managers have moved away from that style of thinking, choosing instead to use their best relievers in high-leverage spots, which the Reds reportedly told Iglesias they planned to do with him before the season started.

Still, he is not pleased with the way he’s being handled.

“You can see the other closers, they don’t pitch in tie games,” Iglesias said. “I’m the only one who comes in tie games and I’ve given up homers and I’m losing some games. I feel really bad.

“I already have five losses, something that hasn’t happened (to anyone else) in the big leagues. Five losses in the first month of ball. That shouldn’t be like that.”

In nine save situations, Iglesias is 0-1 with a 3.86 ERA and six saves. Opposing hitters are batting .200 with a .786 OPS.

In non-save situations, Iglesias is 1-4 with a 6.14 ERA. Opposing hitters are batting .333 with a .997 OPS.

It’s a small sample size this season, but in his career, those numbers are not as stark. His career ERA in non-save situations is nearly a run higher than in save situations, but it is still only 3.10.

“The closer comes in to finish the ballgames,” he said. “I’ve been coming into tie games on the road. I get it. There are situations that the team needs me.

“It’s really frustrating for me to come in a tie game and lose the game.”