Raisel Iglesias expected to be activated from IL Tuesday
The Braves closer should be joined by catcher Sean Murphy in returning from injury while the team is in Seattle.
ATLANTA, GA - APRIL 15: Raisel Iglesias #26 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after getting the last out as MLB was honoring Jackie Robinson Day during the MLB game between the Miami Marlins and the Atlanta Braves on April 15, 2026 at TRUIST Park in Atlanta, GA. (Photo by Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images After today’s victory against the Colorado Rockies, Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss told reporters that closer Raisel Iglesias will be activated from the 15-day Injured List on Tuesday in Seattle where the Braves will be taking on the Seattle Mariners. Walt Weiss says after the game that closer Raisel Iglesis should be activated Tuesday — Chad Bishop (@MrChadBishop) May 3, 2026 Iglesias’ return will help fortify the Braves bullpen has it has dealt with significant turnover in the past two weeks.
The Braves, who are 25-10 after sweeping the Rockies, should also get back catcher Sean Murphy in Seattle, but the exact day Murphy will be activated is not known. With outfielder Ronald Acuña, Jr. going on the 10-day IL due to a hamstring injury and fellow outfielder Michael Harris II nursing a quad injury, Atlanta could have an interesting decision to make with Murphy’s activation.
It is possible Harris II could go on the IL. Iglesias has yet to allow a run this season, striking out 11 in 8. 2 inning across eight games.
He has also saved five games, which still leads the team.