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Braves Sign Reliever Ian Hamilton to One-Year, Non-Guaranteed Deal

The non-tendered right-hander arrives as bullpen depth pending a spring evaluation.

Overview

  • The former Yankees reliever became a free agent after New York non-tendered him in November.
  • Hamilton logged a 4.28 ERA with 22 walks in 40 innings in 2025 following a breakout 2.64 ERA over 58 innings in 2023.
  • Atlanta placed him on its 40-man roster, with right-hander Anthony Molina removed and later outrighted to Triple-A.
  • Hamilton is out of minor-league options and, with his service time, could decline an outright assignment if he does not make the team.
  • The signing extends a busy Braves offseason that has included multiple additions, notably closer Robert Suarez and outfielder Mike Yastrzemski.