Braves activate reliever Robert Suarez after injury layoff
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 9:50 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
The Atlanta Braves activated relief pitcher Robert Suarez on September 23, 2026, following a three-month stint on the injured list due to right elbow inflammation. Manager Walt Weiss intends to use Suarez against Cincinnati that night and again on September 26 against Miami as he prepares for the postseason. Suarez compiled a 0.56 ERA in 31 appearances before the injury and pitched a scoreless inning for Triple-A Gwinnett in a recent rehab appearance. The Braves designated right-hander Owen Murphy for assignment to accommodate Suarez's return.
- •Robert Suarez activated after over three months on the injured list.
- •Braves plan to use Suarez against the Reds and Marlins.
- •He had a 0.56 ERA in 31 appearances prior to the injury.
- •Suarez pitched a scoreless inning in a recent rehab outing.
- •Braves sent Owen Murphy to Triple-A to make room for Suarez.
- 10:42 PMESPN MLB — Braves activate set-up man Suarez, target 2 appearances ahead of playoffs
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Braves activate reliever Robert Suarez after 3-month stint on IL due to elbow inflammation
"The Atlanta Braves activated relief pitcher Robert Suarez on Wednesday after the right-hander spent more than three months on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. Braves manager Walt Weiss said he will aim to use Suarez on Wednesday night against Cincinnati and again Saturday against Miami to prepare him for the postseason. If things go according to plan, Suarez will resume his role as the Braves' set-up man for closer Raisel Iglesias.
"Braves reliever Robert Suarez, who has been sidelined more than three months with right elbow inflammation, was activated with the aim of being used Wednesday night and again Saturday ahead of the postseason.
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External links- ESPN MLBSep 23, 2026, 10:42 PMBraves activate set-up man Suarez, target 2 appearances ahead of playoffs
Braves reliever Robert Suarez, who has been sidelined more than three months with right elbow inflammation, was activated with the aim of being used Wednesday night and again Saturday ahead of the postseason.
- Yahoo SportsSep 23, 2026, 9:26 PMBraves activate reliever Robert Suarez after 3-month stint on IL due to elbow inflammation
The Atlanta Braves activated relief pitcher Robert Suarez on Wednesday after the right-hander spent more than three months on the injured list with right elbow inflammation. Braves manager Walt Weiss said he will aim to use Suarez on Wednesday night against Cincinnati and again Saturday against Miami to prepare him for the postseason. If things go according to plan, Suarez will resume his role as the Braves' set-up man for closer Raisel Iglesias.
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