Braves reinstate Raisel Iglesias, DFA Carlos Carrasco

TL;DR

The Atlanta Braves have reinstated closer Raisel Iglesias from the Injured List and designated Carlos Carrasco for assignment. Iglesias returns as the Braves lead the NL East by 8.5 games.

Key points

Raisel Iglesias reinstated from the Injured List
Carlos Carrasco designated for assignment for the second time
Braves lead the NL East by 8.5 games
Braves bullpen has struggled without Iglesias
Ha-Seong Kim and Dylan Dodd are rehabbing

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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - APRIL 14: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Truist Park on April 14, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty Images) | Getty Images The NL East leading Atlanta Braves, who hold an 8.5 game lead on the rest of the pack, made an expected roster move before tonight game with the Seattle Mariners. Raisel Iglesias is back with the Braves after an awkward-sleep-inducing Injured List stay that began on April 21st. The Braves closer has been missed. Robert Suarez has been excellent in his stead. However, connecting the starting pitcher to the closer by the bullpen has not been functioning well. The bullpen outside of Iglesias, Suarez, Tyler Kinley, Dylan Lee, and Didier Fuentes has largely been a collection of smooth rocks and sticks bound together by bowling alley shoestrings to the tune of -0.3 WAR. WAR isn’t a great metric for relievers, but the FIP speaks for itself. Walt Weiss left in young starting pitcher JR Ritchie at least 2 hitters too many last night to avoid using them, but to no avail. Between work and wife and child, it was only the seventh or eighth dumbest thing I witnessed yesterday. It’s spilled milk in any case. Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment for the second time in a week. The Braves retained his services after his last DFA. I assume this only means that Carlos has to ride coach on his own to for the next series with the . I’m not sure who would supplant him at this time. Ha-Seong Kim is progressing in his rehab from an icy fall during the offseason. Kim grabbed three singles and four walks in 13 plate appearances in Double-A Columbus. Joining him in Gwinnett is Dylan Dodd, who is rehabbing from left thoracic spine inflammation. We might see them both very soon.

Q&A

Why was Raisel Iglesias placed on the Injured List?

Raisel Iglesias was placed on the Injured List due to an awkward-sleep-inducing condition.

What does it mean for Carlos Carrasco to be designated for assignment?

Being designated for assignment means Carlos Carrasco is removed from the Braves' roster and must be claimed by another team or released.

How has the Braves bullpen performed without Raisel Iglesias?

The Braves bullpen has struggled, with a collective -0.3 WAR and ineffective performances outside of Iglesias and a few others.