After missing out on the playoffs in 2025, the Atlanta Braves are looking ensure the same doesn't happen come 2026 . In their latest move, the Braves have made an eye-opening addition to the back end of their bullpen.
Atlanta has signed closer Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million contract, via Jeff Passan of ESPN. He is set to make $13 million, $16 million and $16 million with no deferrals in his contract, via Jon Morosi of the MLB Network.
Suarez is coming to the Braves after leading the league with 40 saves as a member of the San Diego Padres in 2025. However, he won't be filling the same role in Atlanta. Before Suarez, the Braves re-signed Raisel Iglesias to a one-year deal. He is expected to remain the closer in 2026, via Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic.
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