Atlanta Braves fans dejected by report closer Raisel Iglesias will start the season on Injured List: "Oh for f**** sake", "I think I’m gonna cry"

The Atlanta Braves are in store for a big 2023 but will be starting the season without their closer Raisel Iglesias. Iglesias will reportedly be placed on the Injured List and will miss the start of the regular season with a shoulder injury. Iglesias is coming off a great season, where he achieved an ERA of 2.47. His 17 saves on the year is also a great number considering he played for two different teams. The Atlanta Braves acquired him from the Los Angeles Angels for their playoff push.David O'Brien of The Athletic broke the news of the injury on Twitter.David O'Brien@DOBrienATL#Braves closer Raisel Iglesias has “low grade” shoulder inflammation and will begin the season on the IL. No throwing for seven days.14924#Braves closer Raisel Iglesias has “low grade” shoulder inflammation and will begin the season on the IL. No throwing for seven days.The hope is that this injury will not keep him out of action for long since the Braves need to hit the ground running. Games in April and May are often overlooked considering how early into the season they are, but they matter just as much as September games. Having Iglesias back to secure wins sooner rather than later is of paramount importance.Fans were frustrated at hearing the news and took to Twitter to express their opinion:Anonymous G@VTBooneGOh for fuck’s sake. It begins.. twitter.com/dobrienatl/sta…David O'Brien@DOBrienATL#Braves closer Raisel Iglesias has “low grade” shoulder inflammation and will begin the season on the IL. No throwing for seven days.124#Braves closer Raisel Iglesias has “low grade” shoulder inflammation and will begin the season on the IL. No throwing for seven days.Oh for fuck’s sake. It begins.. twitter.com/dobrienatl/sta…raisel iglesias enthusiast@bravesnetwork5i think i’m gonna cry twitter.com/dobrienatl/sta…David O'Brien@DOBrienATL#Braves closer Raisel Iglesias has “low grade” shoulder inflammation and will begin the season on the IL. No throwing for seven days.124#Braves closer Raisel Iglesias has “low grade” shoulder inflammation and will begin the season on the IL. No throwing for seven days.i think i’m gonna cry twitter.com/dobrienatl/sta…lp@ATLien14Superrrrrrr twitter.com/dobrienatl/sta…David O'Brien@DOBrienATL#Braves closer Raisel Iglesias has “low grade” shoulder inflammation and will begin the season on the IL. No throwing for seven days.14924#Braves closer Raisel Iglesias has “low grade” shoulder inflammation and will begin the season on the IL. No throwing for seven days.Superrrrrrr twitter.com/dobrienatl/sta…With the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies in the division, every game will matter for the Atlanta Braves. This is a lesson they learned last year when they came from behind and won the National League East crown via tiebreakers. RVABWK@rvabwk@DOBrienATL That's less than ideal1@DOBrienATL That's less than idealBill Glover@gunnerspoke@DOBrienATL That’s not good. At all.@DOBrienATL That’s not good. At all.Joseph@jhga1094@DOBrienATL This is why having depth across positions is so important. I hope he’s able to return sooner than later!@DOBrienATL This is why having depth across positions is so important. I hope he’s able to return sooner than later!Raisel Iglesias will likely be looking to come in and make the save in playoff games this year if he is healthy. Being able to stay on the field hasn't been much of an issue for him in the past. Hopefully, for him, this is an isolated incident. As long as the team gives him the necessary time to rest and recuperate, fans' fears should be assuaged.2023 All Valley Champion@RobGuy3@DOBrienATL This is gonna be an ugly season1@DOBrienATL This is gonna be an ugly seasonBobbycoxcomeback@Bobbycoxcomeba1@DOBrienATL Bullpen starting to get ugly@DOBrienATL Bullpen starting to get uglyCMNic25@CNicolai25@DOBrienATL Not fuckin good@DOBrienATL Not fuckin goodThe Atlanta Braves will start the season at less than 100 percent, but still have enough talent to win against most teams.Do the Atlanta Braves have the depth to overcome the injury to Raisel Iglesias?Atlanta Braves v Miami MarlinsThe Braves have been one of the top teams in the MLB over the last few years, in large part thanks to their depth. Their bullpen is one of the best in baseball, filled with competent relief pitchers. Bryce Elder, Jake Odorizzi, and Jackson Stephens are all excellent options.While they may not have a specialized closer for the start of the season, they have the tools needed to fill the role temporarily.

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