Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Dylan Dodd, LHP for the Atlanta Braves, was placed on the injured list in early May 2026 with left thoracic spine inflammation/oblique strain. He began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett on May 5th and was successfully reinstated from the injured list on May 19th after completing a three-appearance rehab stint. Prior to the injury, Dodd had appeared in two games, allowing one earned run with four strikeouts over four innings. He is expected to serve as a middle reliever and provide length out of the bullpen alongside other left-handed options for the Braves' bullpen.
Strengths
- + Successfully completed rehab assignment
- + Strong pre-injury performance (1 ER, 4 K in 4 IP)
- + Favorable K:BB ratio (4:1) in limited action
- + Provides left-handed bullpen depth for contending Braves team
- + Braves have one of best starts in franchise history (25-11 record)
- + Expected to contribute as middle reliever with length capability
Weaknesses
- - Missed nearly a month due to spine/oblique injury
- - Limited sample size before injury (only 2 games, 4 innings)
- - Spine inflammation is a concern for durability
- - Will need to prove he can maintain effectiveness after extended absence
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Dylan Dodd is a sp for the Atlanta Braves.
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Recent News
Braves Release Aaron Bummer, Place Drake Baldwin On Injured List
May 19, 2026
Braves activated LHP Dylan Dodd (spine inflammation) from the 15-day injured list.
May 19, 2026
Braves Release Aaron Bummer, Place Drake Baldwin On Injured List
May 19, 2026
Braves move Drake Baldwin to 10-day IL with strained oblique; call up Chadwick Tromp, activate Dylan Dodd, release Aaron Bummer
May 19, 2026