Braves bolster bullpen by signing right-hander Tyler Kinley to $4.25M, 1-year deal
The Atlanta Braves signed right-hander Tyler Kinley to a $4.25 million, one-year contract that incudes a 2027 club option, keeping up their offseason work on their bullpen
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves signed right-hander Tyler Kinley on Saturday to a $4.25 million, one-year contract that incudes a 2027 club option, keeping up their offseason work on their bullpen.
Kinley gets a $3 million salary this year, and the Braves have a $5.5 million option with a $1.25 million buyout.
Kinley, 34, was 5-0 with a 0.72 ERA in 25 innings with Atlanta last season after he was acquired from Colorado on July 30.
The deal with Kinley comes after the Braves signed two-time All-Star Robert Suarez to a $45 million, three-year contract and re-signed closer Raisel Iglesias to a $16 million, one-year deal.
In eight major league seasons with the Braves, Rockies and Miami Marlins, Kinley has a 19-14 record and 4.75 ERA. He has appeared in 342 games, all in relief.
To make room on the 40-man roster, left-hander Ken Waldichuk was designated for assignment.
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