Ahead of Tuesday’s game with the Seattle Mariners, the Atlanta Braves made several roster moves.
Closer Raisel Iglesias has been reinstated from the Injured List. In a corresponding move, Carlos Carrasco has been designated for assignment. Additionally, Dylan Dodd‘s rehab assignment is set to begin in Triple-A Gwinnett, and Ha-Seong Kim‘s rehab assignment has officially been transferred from Columbus to Gwinnett.
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
The addition of Iglesias to a bullpen that’s been depleted over the last week is massive news, but Dylan Dodd beginning his rehab assignment should not be overlooked. Atlanta’s still trying to figure out how all of the pieces fit in relief, and Dodd’s been an effective reliever from the left side over the last two years, recording a 3.46 ERA in 30 appearances.
Given the struggles of Aaron Bummer, Dodd could be the guy that unseats him whenever he’s deemed healthy enough to return to the majors.
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