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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Raisel Iglesias, 36-year-old closer for the Atlanta Braves, was reinstated from the injured list on May 14, 2026, after recovering from right shoulder inflammation sustained on April 21. Prior to the injury, Iglesias had been dominant with 5 saves in 8⅔ scoreless innings with 11 strikeouts and only 1 walk. Since returning, he has extended his scoreless streak to 10 consecutive appearances spanning 10⅔ innings. The Braves, leading the NL East with a 25-11 record, activated Iglesias to strengthen their bullpen, with Robert Suarez returning to his setup role after covering closer duties during the absence.
Strengths
- + Dominant pre-injury performance with 5 saves in 8⅔ scoreless innings
- + Extended scoreless streak of 10 consecutive appearances (10⅔ innings) since return
- + Elite strikeout rate with 11 K's in limited pre-injury appearances
- + Excellent command with only 1 walk in 8Ⅷ pre-injury innings
- + Veteran leadership and experience as anchor of Braves bullpen
- + Strong 2024 season with 1.95 ERA and 34 saves
- + MRI showed no structural damage to shoulder
- + Braves' medical staff took cautious approach ensuring full recovery
- + Provides stability to bullpen with postseason aspirations
Weaknesses
- - Age 36 with potential durability concerns
- - Recent shoulder inflammation injury requiring IL stint
- - Missed approximately 3 weeks of season due to injury
- - Awkward sleep-induced injury raises questions about injury prevention
- - Bullpen struggled significantly during his absence with -0.3 WAR from other relievers
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Yaisel Ramos is a center fielder for the Chicago Cubs.
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