Braves News: Raisel Iglesias returns, Matt Olson delivers, and more
Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday.
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. More Braves News: 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.