Atlanta Braves Closer Raisel Iglesias Placed on Injured List, Robert Suarez Steps Up
Braves closer Iglesias to IL; Suarez assumes role
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Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to shoulder discomfort. Robert Suarez will take over closing duties after a strong start to the season, while the Braves recalled Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett.
- 01Raisel Iglesias placed on 15-day injured list due to right shoulder discomfort.
- 02Iglesias had a strong start with five saves and 11 strikeouts in 8.2 innings.
- 03Robert Suarez, signed for $45 million, will assume the closer role.
- 04Suarez has allowed only one run in 9.2 innings this season.
- 05Dylan Dodd recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill the roster spot.
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The Atlanta Braves have placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the 15-day injured list due to discomfort in his right shoulder, which he experienced after sleeping awkwardly. Iglesias, who recently re-signed with the Braves on a one-year, $16 million deal, had a strong start to the season with five saves and 11 strikeouts in 8.2 scoreless innings. His fastball velocity had dipped to 92.9 mph, down from his season average of 94.1 mph. In his absence, Robert Suarez, who signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Braves after leading the National League with 36 saves for the San Diego Padres last season, will take over as the closer. Suarez has excelled this season, allowing just one run in 9.2 innings while striking out 11 batters. The Braves also recalled Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill the open roster spot.
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With Iglesias on the injured list, the Braves will rely on Suarez's experience to maintain their strong bullpen performance.
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