Atlanta Braves Re-sign Pitcher Joe Jiménez to Three-Year, $26 Million Contract

Jiménez, who donated 1% of his salary to the Braves Foundation, enhanced his first season performance with the Braves by achieving a career-best 3.04 ERA over 50 appearances; the contract follows a similarly new deal for right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson.

• Joe Jiménez, relief pitcher for the Braves, has been re-signed to a three-year contract worth $26 million; his commitment lends stability to Atlanta's bullpen along with the recent re-signing of right-handed reliever Pierce Johnson.
• Jiménez had a strong first season with the Braves, posting a 3.04 ERA across 50 appearances and improving as the season progressed with a 2.33 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 38 2/3 innings.
• As part of the new contract, Jiménez will donate 1% of his salary to the Atlanta Braves Foundation, continuing his charitable efforts alongside his sports career.
• Jiménez first joined the Braves in 2023 after a trade from the Detroit Tigers where he spent six seasons, including an All-Star performance in 2018.
• The Braves have until next week to decide on club options for relievers Kirby Yates, Collin McHugh, and Brad Hand, indicating further potential bullpen changes.

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