Raisel Iglesias Down, and the Closer Injury Plague Just Got Worse
The injury bug is absolutely demolishing the closer position across baseball right now, and Tuesday brought yet another name to the casualty list. The Atlanta Braves placed closer Raisel Iglesias on the 15-day IL due to an inflamed right shoulder. What started as something that seemed minor, a weird night of sleep that aggravated the shoulder over the weekend, turned into something way more serious once the team got him checked out. The Braves haven't given any timeline for his return, which is always the thing that keeps fantasy managers up at night.
The Braves' Closer Carousel Starts Spinning
With Iglesias sidelined, the Braves are shuffling their bullpen. Robert Suarez takes over the closing duties and the save chances that come with them. Tyler Kinley and Dylan Lee are stepping up as the primary setup guys, which means their fantasy value just ticked up fast. If you're in a league where setup men matter, pay attention to how these guys perform over the next couple of weeks. This is the kind of situation where depth in the bullpen can make or break your season.
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It's not just the closer position getting hammered either. The Mariners put third baseman Brendan Donovan on the 10-day IL with a groin issue. The good news is the team is optimistic about a quick turnaround. Leo Rivas is filling in at the position for now. The wrinkle here is top prospect Colt Emerson, who inked an eight-year, $95 million contract extension late in spring training, has also been dealing with a sore wrist. He's played a couple of games at third base with Triple-A Tacoma, but he's not quite ready. If Donovan's injury lingers longer than expected, Emerson could get the call for his MLB debut sooner than anyone anticipated. At 20 years old and with that kind of financial commitment, you know Seattle is ready to bring him up when the moment is right.
Tonight's Weather Watch
Tuesday's full slate runs 15 games, all evening affairs kicking off at 6:10 p.m. ET with the Guardians hosting the Astros. Weather looks mostly clear across the board, though it'll be chilly in the Northeast. Keep an eye on Anaheim where the Angels host the Blue Jays and out in San Francisco where the Giants and Dodgers meet at Oracle Park, rain could pop up and cause some trouble.
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