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Braves Re-Sign Joel Payamps on One-Year, $2.25 Million Deal

The move signals a low-cost bet on a rebound from his poor 2025.

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Sep 26, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Joel Payamps (53) pitches the ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the seventh inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Atlanta announced Sunday it agreed to a one-year, $2.25 million contract with the right-handed reliever for the 2026 season.
  • Payamps was claimed off waivers from the Brewers in late September, threw 2.2 innings for the Braves with one run allowed, and was later outrighted before re-signing.
  • He struggled in 2025 with a 6.84 ERA across 26.1 innings between Milwaukee and Atlanta.
  • From 2023–24 with Milwaukee, he posted a 2.78 ERA with a 26.1% strikeout rate and worked as a trusted setup arm.
  • The signing adds right-handed bullpen depth after Atlanta declined options on Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley, re-signed closer Raisel Iglesias, and continues to monitor Joe Jimenez’s status.