The Atlanta Braves continued their aggressive offseason moves with the signing of right-hander Robert Suarez , who turned down multiple offers to ink a three-year, $45 million deal with Atlanta. The veteran closer’s decision has quickly become one of the most discussed signings of the winter.

Not only did Suarez lead the National League in saves last season, but his choice also says plenty about the current state of the Braves’ bullpen in 2026. With Raisel Iglesias locked in for one more year, Suarez is expected to start as the primary setup man before potentially taking over as closer in 2027 and 2028.

When asked why he picked Atlanta, Suarez offered clarity. In an article written by MLB.com’s Manny Randhawa and Marc Bowman, the reporters shared Suarez’s words about what led him t

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