Braves News: Raisel Iglesias returns, Matt Olson delivers, and more

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May 5, 2026; Seattle, Washington, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher Raisel Iglesias (26) celebrates following a victory against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Braves reinstated right-hander Raisel Iglesias from the injured list on Tuesday, ahead of the late-night matchup with the Seattle Mariners. The club also designated fellow righty Carlos Carrasco for assignment, and lastly, provided updates on the rehabilitation of Dylan Dodd and Ha-Seong Kim.

The #Braves today reinstated RHP Raisel Iglesias from the injured list and designated RHP Carlos Carrasco for assignment. Additionally, LHP Dylan Dodd tonight begins a rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett. The club also transferred INF Ha-Seong Kim’s rehabilitation…

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) May 5, 2026

Iglesias has been lights-out for the Braves so far this season. In late April, he was placed on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder inflammation, but he made his return on Tuesday night, where he recorded the save.

As for Carrasco, this marks the second time in a week that Atlanta has designated him for assignment.

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Matt Olson delivered a bomb in the ninth inning to power the Braves over the Seattle Mariners, 3-2.

JR Ritchie was named International League Pitcher of the Month.

MLB News:


Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa suffered a significant ankle injury and will be out indefinitely. He will see a specialist Wednesday to learn further details.

The Los Angeles Angels are shutting down lefty Yusei Kikuchi for the next three to four weeks with shoulder inflammation. He is attempting to rehab without surgery.

The Washington Nationals agreed to a one-year deal with right-hander Max Kranick. The deal includes a club option for 2027.

The San Diego Padres placed second baseman Jake Cronenworth on the seven-day concussion-related injured list. The club has not released further details about the injury.

The Tampa Bay Rays placed left-hander Steven Matz on the 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation. The move is retroactive to May 4.

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