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Raisel Iglesias Returns to Seal Braves’ 3-2 Win as Atlanta Reworks Pitching Depth

The veteran closer's healthy arm reinforces a bullpen regarded as a team strength.

Overview

  • Iglesias, reinstated Tuesday from a right shoulder IL stint, struck out two in a scoreless ninth to finish a 3-2 win over the Mariners in Seattle.
  • Matt Olson hit the go-ahead home run in the ninth inning, giving Atlanta the lead that Iglesias protected.
  • Atlanta designated right-hander Carlos Carrasco for assignment, marking his second DFA in a week as the club manages roster spots.
  • Left-hander Dylan Dodd began a rehabilitation assignment at Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday night, and the team advanced infielder Ha-Seong Kim’s rehab status.
  • Reporters note the Braves have fielded one of MLB’s top bullpens this season, and Iglesias’ return strengthens their late-inning plan for the NL race.