ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The Atlanta Braves are bringing back right-hander Tyler Kinley on a one-year deal, according to the team.<\/p>\n
The Braves designated left-hander reliever Ken Waldichuk, who they claimed off waivers from the Athletics on Thursday, to make room for Kinley on the 40-man roster. Kinley\u2019s deal is worth $4.25 million with a club option for 2027. The team declined Kinley\u2019s $5.5 million option in November.<\/p>\n
Kinley, 35, was majestic for the Braves after they acquired him from the Colorado Rockies at the trade deadline, allowing just two earned runs in 25 innings for a 0.72 ERA. <\/p>\n
Atlanta\u2019s bullpen, after being a major factor toward its losing season in 2025, is becoming a pillar of strength. In addition to Kinley, the Braves brought back Raisel Iglesias (one year, $16 million) and signed top setup reliever Robert Suarez (three years, $45 million). Atlanta also added right-hander Ian Hamilton and southpaw Danny Young.<\/p>\n
Across 72.2 innings between Colorado and Atlanta last season, Kinley had a 3.96 ERA and 73 strikeouts. He ranked in the 100th percentile across qualified pitchers last season by allowing a hard-hit rate of 29.6%.<\/p>\n
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