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Braves Re-Sign Tyler Kinley on One-Year Deal With 2027 Club Option

The signing reflects Atlanta's plan to trim option costs to rebuild late-inning depth.

Sep 28, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves pitcher Tyler Kinley (45) pitches the ball against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the eighth inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images
Jun 29, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Colorado Rockies pitcher Tyler Kinley (40) delivers a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers in the eleventh inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Multiple outlets report a $3 million salary for 2026 with a $5.5 million club option for 2027 and a $1.25 million buyout.
  • MLB.com lists the agreement as a one-year, $4.25 million deal while also noting the $3 million 2026 salary and option terms, highlighting a reporting discrepancy.
  • To open a 40-man roster spot, the Braves designated left-hander Ken Waldichuk for assignment.
  • After arriving from the Rockies at the trade deadline, Kinley posted a 0.72 ERA and a 5-0 record over roughly 25 innings for Atlanta.
  • Atlanta previously declined Kinley’s $5.5 million option in November and now brings him back to a bullpen headlined by Raisel Iglesias and Robert Suárez; he appeared in 73 games with a 3.96 ERA in 2025.