After a lot of uncertainty following significant turnover at the end of the 2025 season, the Atlanta Braves' bullpen looks to be in good shape right now. Bringing back Raisel Iglesias stabilized the Braves' relief corps and after signing Robert Suarez, the backend of the bullpen looks like a true roster strength instead of a worry. With this bullpen overhaul, the onus is on a lot of fringe arms to prove they belong and that includes top pitching prospect Jhancarlos Lara.
As much as the Braves have tried to help him find success as a starter, Lara seems to be pretty clearly headed for a relief role.