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The Atlanta Braves opted to keep Raisel Iglesias and Marcell Ozuna after the MLB Trade Deadline, with limited trading activity overall. The team made some minor acquisitions to bolster their rotation and bullpen but did not sell key players like Iglesias and Ozuna, despite rumors and potential market interest. The future of these players remains uncertain, and more updates are expected from team management.
The Atlanta Braves acquired Raisel Iglesias, Jesse Chavez, and Tucker Davidson from the Los Angeles Angels in a trade last season. Iglesias has become the Braves' dominant closer, Chavez performed well in Atlanta, and Davidson was recently released by the Angels after struggling with a high ERA. The trade highlights the Angels' incompetence in trades and developing pitchers, leading to criticism of their handling of star player Shohei Ohtani.
Despite a career-high five RBIs from rookie Matt McLain, the Cincinnati Reds fell short in a 7-6 loss to the Atlanta Braves, ending their longest winning streak in 66 years and resulting in their first series loss since the first week of the month. The Reds rallied in the ninth inning but ultimately lost on a game-ending double play. The team's starting pitching struggles continue, with emergency fill-in Levi Stoudt making his debut and lasting just over two innings. The Reds have trailed in seven consecutive games and put two more starters on the injured list.
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Cincinnati Reds 7-6 in a high-scoring game, ending the Reds' 12-game winning streak. Both teams hit four home runs each, with Matt Olson hitting his 200th career home run. Raisel Iglesias struck out two Reds batters in the ninth inning to secure the win for the Braves. The Reds' winning streak was their longest since 1957, but they have not won 13 straight games since 1919.
Spencer Torkelson's two-run homer and walk-off single helped the Detroit Tigers end their nine-game losing streak by rallying to beat the Atlanta Braves 6-5 in extra innings. The Tigers trailed by four runs with four outs to go before Torkelson's homer fueled a ninth-inning rally off Braves closer Raisel Iglesias. Charlie Morton had Detroit destined for a 10th consecutive loss, striking out eight over 5 2/3 scoreless innings.
The Atlanta Braves lost all three games against the Toronto Blue Jays over the weekend, with closer Raisel Iglesias blowing a ninth-inning lead in the final game. The Braves have now lost nine straight against the Blue Jays. Despite starting pitching not being the problem, the Braves struggled with sloppy defense and missed opportunities at the plate. The team is currently in the midst of a four-game losing streak and will be without Max Fried and Kyle Wright in their starting rotation for a couple of months.
Atlanta Braves pitcher Kyle Wright has been diagnosed with a shoulder strain and will miss a considerable amount of time. Raisel Iglesias has been activated from the injured list and will resume his role as closer. In other MLB news, Luis Garcia and Austin Warren will both require Tommy John surgery and miss the remainder of the season, while former Mets pitcher Matt Harvey has announced his retirement.
Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to the Atlanta Braves' lineup after leaving the previous game due to a knee injury. The Braves also activated Raisel Iglesias to bolster their bullpen and placed Ehire Adrianza on the injured list with elbow inflammation. Braden Shewmake made his big league debut as the starting shortstop. Outfielder Michael Harris II was not in the lineup due to a jammed knee, and catcher Travis d'Arnaud began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett.
Ronald Acuna Jr. returned to the Atlanta Braves' lineup after leaving the previous game due to a knee injury. The Braves also activated Raisel Iglesias to bolster their bullpen, placed Ehire Adrianza on the injured list, and recalled Braden Shewmake to make his big league debut as the starting shortstop. Outfielder Michael Harris II was not in the lineup due to a jammed right knee, and catcher Travis d'Arnaud began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett.
The Atlanta Braves return home to face the Baltimore Orioles after a successful road trip, with Max Fried set to start the series opener. Fried has been dominant since returning from the injured list, allowing just 10 hits in 16 2/3 scoreless innings. The Braves are dealing with some injury issues, but closer Raisel Iglesias is nearing a return. The Orioles have won 15 of their last 19 games and will start Dean Kremer in the opener.
The Atlanta Braves affiliates went 3-0 on Thursday, with Raisel Iglesias starting his rehab assignment and Michael Harris continuing his. Spencer Schwellenbach threw a strong game before the rain shortened it to just five innings. The Mississippi Braves shut down the Biloxi Shuckers with a great pitching staff effort, while the Augusta GreenJackets won their first game against the Columbia Fireflies before the second game was rained out.
Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris is set to go on a rehab assignment after working out on the field and taking part in a live batting practice session with Raisel Iglesias, who is also nearing a rehab assignment. Collin McHugh could return to the Braves on Tuesday after making two rehab appearances for High A Rome last week. The Braves have been hit hard with injuries this season, but are slowly getting key players back.
The Atlanta Braves have recalled Jared Shuster to solve their starting pitcher problem and placed Collin McHugh on the 15-day injured list due to right shoulder inflammation. Shuster had a rough MLB debut and will face a tough test against the San Diego Padres. The Braves are also missing Raisel Iglesias, leaving them short on higher-leverage, later-inning options. Spencer Strider is set to start in tonight's home opener.
Atlanta Braves' closer Raisel Iglesias is still unable to throw due to inflammation in his throwing shoulder, leaving A.J. Minter and Jesse Chavez to pick up saves in his absence. Meanwhile, Ian Anderson has been placed on the minor league injured list with a right elbow injury, and Kyle Wright is set to return from his own IL stint. The Braves have already faced rotation questions this season, relying on inexperienced pitchers, and injuries are further thinning their depth.
Mets closer Edwin Diaz is out for the season due to a torn patellar tendon, leaving Adam Ottavino and David Robertson as the likely ninth-inning options. Braves closer Raisel Iglesias will begin the season on the injured list due to low-grade shoulder inflammation, with A.J. Minter and Joe Jimenez likely to share save situations. The Cubs' bullpen is still a competition, but Michael Fulmer and Brad Boxberger are the most likely candidates for saves. The Marlins bullpen looks like another committee, while Emmanuel Clase and Devin Williams are the top tier of fantasy closers in 2023.