# The Atlanta Braves Suddenly Have Bullpen Issues

Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948/the-atlanta-braves-suddenly-have-bullpen-issues
Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948/the-atlanta-braves-suddenly-have-bullpen-issues.md
Podcast: [Locked On Braves - Daily Podcast On The Atlanta Braves](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948)
Published: 2026-07-27T11:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-braves/
Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pdrl.fm/fa8ba5/lockedon.simplecastaudio.com/81f61e14-13a6-4a69-aeac-c24e31303b02/episodes/7bfd2a15-ebd0-41e7-9071-82040e686f6a/audio/128/default.mp3?aid=rss_feed&awCollectionId=81f61e14-13a6-4a69-aeac-c24e31303b02&awEpisodeId=7bfd2a15-ebd0-41e7-9071-82040e686f6a&feed=A8cRG01Y
Processing state: not_requested
JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948/episodes/the-atlanta-braves-suddenly-have-bullpen-issues
Duration seconds: 1985

## Resource

Atlanta Braves' once-dominant bullpen faces sudden struggles as key relievers falter in July. Is bullpen help now a must at the trade deadline? Jake Mastroianni breaks down the concerning trends, including Raisel Iglesias and Dylan Lee’s regression, Tyler Kinley’s tough outings, and uncertainty surrounding Robert Suarez’s injury. With the Braves’ relief corps ranked 22nd in ERA for July and racking up blown saves, the question looms: should Alex Anthopoulos shift his trade priorities? Key segments spotlight a wild series win over the Baltimore Orioles, gritty extra-inning battles, and defensive mishaps that made fans sweat. The return of Ronald Acuña Jr. could spark the struggling offense as the Braves prepare for a pivotal showdown with the New York Mets. Plus, updates on prospect moves, rotation concerns, and what the Braves must address to keep their playoff hopes alive. Can Atlanta’s bullpen rebound, or is a midseason shakeup inevitable?

## Actions

- request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948/episodes/the-atlanta-braves-suddenly-have-bullpen-issues/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.
- read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-braves-daily-podcast-on-the-atlanta-braves-526948/the-atlanta-braves-suddenly-have-bullpen-issues.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.

A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed.

## Transcript

Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.