Braves' Iglesias Injured, Acuna Hit, Bullpen Tested

0:00On April 21st, the Atlanta Braves just placed their closer Razal Iglesias on the 15-day injured list with right-shoulder inflammation, retroactive to Monday. Manager Walt Weiss says he does not expect Iglesias to miss much time, and they are staying ahead of the issue by sending him back to Atlanta 4. Rest This 36-year-old has been lights out so far, tossing eight-and-two-thirds scoreless innings with five saves while the Braves lead the national. They were called lefty Dylan Dodd to fill the roster spot, and Robert Suarez could step in as closer after his 40 save season last year. In San Diego, meanwhile, star-out-fielder Ronald Akuna Jr. got hit by pitches twice in Monday's win over Washington, leaving in the sixth after the second one. Clipped his left hand, but he still lined up to lead off and start Tuesday night. The Braves' bullpen depth will be tested short-term, but with optimism around a Glacias and Akuna suiting up, they stay focused on that top spot in the fist.

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