What happened to Raisel Iglesias? Why Braves' closer is landing on injured list
TL;DR
Raisel Iglesias, the Braves' closer, is being placed on the injured list due to a right shoulder issue. This injury poses a significant concern for the team's bullpen as they continue to lead the NL East.
Key points
- Raisel Iglesias is on the injured list.
- He has a right shoulder injury.
- The Braves lead the NL East.
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The Atlanta Braves sit confidently atop the NL East, with both the Philadelphia Phillies and New York Mets going through some major struggles at the moment.
But things aren't all great for the Braves. They were dealt some tough news on Tuesday morning, with the bullpen taking a big hit with the Raisel Iglesias news.
As the Braves announced, Iglesias is landing on the injured list and will now miss some time as he recovers from an injury. This issue for Iglesias is a right shoulder problem, something that's a bit concerning for the righty reliever.
Why Raisel Iglesias is landing on IL
"The Braves today recalled LHP Dylan Dodd to Atlanta and placed RHP Raisel Iglesias on the 15-day injured list, backdated to April 20, with right shoulder inflammation," the Braves announced.
This is some tough news for the Braves and especially for Iglesias. He was in the middle of a very strong start to the 2026 MLB season as the Braves' closer.
The 11th-year veteran, across eight outings, had recored 11 strikeouts with five saves and a 0.69 WHIP with a 0.00 ERA in 8.2 innings pitched.
Iglesias was dominant for the Braves to begin the year, but now, he's landing on the injured list and will miss some time.
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Fortunately, the Braves signed Robert Suarez, the former all-Star closer for the San Diego Padres, to a free agent deal this past offseason.
Suarez, the 35-year-old, has been nearly as dominant this season with a 0.93 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 10 outings this year across 9.2 innings pitched.
With Iglesias now on the injured list with a right shoulder issue, Suarez will likely take over as the team's closer. Iglesias will miss some time, as the Braves look to build upon their already commanding NL East lead.
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Q&A
What injury is Raisel Iglesias dealing with?
Raisel Iglesias is dealing with a right shoulder problem.
How long will Raisel Iglesias be out for the Braves?
The exact duration of Raisel Iglesias's absence has not been specified, but he will miss some time while recovering.
What impact does Raisel Iglesias's injury have on the Braves?
Iglesias's injury is a significant setback for the Braves' bullpen as they aim to maintain their lead in the NL East.
