Braves closer Raisel Iglesias on IL with shoulder inflammation

Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesiaswho has been feeling discomfort in his proper shoulder since sleeping on it flawed Friday evening, was positioned on the 15-day injured checklist Tuesday.

The staff mentioned Iglesias had an MRI on the shoulder that confirmed no structural injury.

“We sent him back to Atlanta, got an MRI, and we’re optimistic,” supervisor Walt Weiss mentioned. “The MRI didn’t show anything structurally. There’s some inflammation there. We feel like we’re getting out in front of this thing a little bit.”

The velocity on Iglesias’ fastball was down a tick to 92.9 mph — his 2024 common was 94.1 mph — as he pitched a scoreless inning Sunday to earn the save in opposition to the Philadelphia Phillies.

After re-signing with the Braves on a one-year, $16 million deal throughout the offseason, Iglesias, 36, had gotten off to a fast begin with 5 saves whereas pitching 8⅔ scoreless innings wherein he had 11 strikeouts and just one stroll.

Robert Suarezwho signed a three-year, $45 million contract with the Braves this offseason after main the National League with 36 saves for the San Diego Padres final season, he’ll assume closer duties whereas Iglesias is out.

Suarez, who has served because the setup man this season, has yielded only one run in 9⅔ innings whereas putting out 11 and strolling only one batter.

The Braves additionally recalled highlighter Dylan Dodd from Triple-A Gwinnett to fill the open roster spot.

Also, outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr.., who was twice hit by a pitch Monday and left within the sixth inning, he was penciled in to begin and bat leadoff Tuesday evening at Washington.

The second pitch appeared to hit Acuna within the left hand, and he yelled in ache. The Braves mentioned X-rays had been detrimental.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.