ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - The Atlanta Braves on Sunday signed right-hander Joel Payamps to a one-year contract for 2026.

Payamps, 31, will earn $2.25 million next season. He pitched briefly for Atlanta last season and was outrighted by Atlanta on Nov. 6.

The right-hander is the latest of bullpen signings for Atlanta, an area which needed the most help entering the offseason. Thus far, the team has re-signed closer Raisel Iglesias and acquired left-hander Ryan Rolison from the Colorado Rockies.

Atlanta also tendered contracts to left-handed pitchers Joey Wentz and Jose Suarez on one-year contracts ahead of the Nov. 21 non-tender deadline. Left-hander Dylan Lee was also tendered a contract.

In 30 games (26.1 innings) with Milwaukee and Atlanta last season, Payamps recorde

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