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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Raisel Iglesias, 36-year-old veteran closer for the Atlanta Braves, was placed on the 15-day IL on April 21, 2026 with right shoulder inflammation after sleeping on it wrong. An MRI showed no structural damage. After re-signing with the Braves on a one-year, $16 million deal, Iglesias had gotten off to a strong start with 5 saves while pitching 8⅔ scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts and only 1 walk before the injury. He was reinstated from the IL on May 5, 2026, and will reclaim the closer job from Robert Suarez. The Braves hold the best record in MLB at 25-11.
Strengths
- + No structural damage confirmed by MRI
- + Strong start to 2026 season with 5 saves in 8⅔ innings
- + 11 strikeouts with only 1 walk before injury
- + Veteran closer with proven track record
- + Reinstated after minimum IL stay
- + Reclaiming closer role for best team in baseball
- + One-year, $16 million contract shows team confidence
Weaknesses
- - Age 36 - entering later stages of career
- - Right shoulder inflammation required IL placement
- - Missed 15 days of action
- - Shoulder injuries can be recurring issue for pitchers
- - Robert Suarez recorded 3 saves while Iglesias was out, showing depth
Injury Status: IL-15
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José Iglesias is a second baseman for the Chicago Cubs.
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