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Grading the Braves’ entire 2026 bullpen after a roller coaster season

The Atlanta Braves bullpen was largely great in 2026, although the individual pieces of that bullpen had their ups and downs.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 9:01 PM
Grading the Braves’ entire 2026 bullpen after a roller coaster season
Key Things to Know
  • Steven Teal evaluated and graded key Atlanta Braves relief pitchers following the 2026 MLB season.
  • Didier Fuentes earned the top grade of A+ after posting a 2.45 ERA and 92 strikeouts.
  • Closer Raisel Iglesias received an A grade after converting 34 saves in 37 opportunities.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Steven Teal of House That Hank Built graded the Atlanta Braves' primary bullpen contributors following the 2026 Major League Baseball season. Teal gave rookie Didier Fuentes the highest mark with an A+ after he recorded a 2.45 ERA and 92 strikeouts across 73.1 innings. Closer Raisel Iglesias received an A grade after converting 34 of 37 save opportunities with a 2.55 ERA.

Teal awarded B grades to Dylan Dodd, Robert Suarez, and Brent Suter, highlighting Suarez's dominant 1.06 ERA despite injury setbacks. Dylan Lee received a C+ and Victor Mederos a C, while Reynaldo Lopez received the lowest mark of D due to dropped velocity and health concerns.

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