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Free agent outfielder Max Kepler suspended 80 games by MLB following positive drug test

Kepler tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a metabolite of Trenbolone that is contained in some products used in body-building stores and had been used in products to promote cattle growth.

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Standing (Division)Division Rank	4th NL East
WinsWins	76
LossesLosses	86
RunsRuns Scored	724
Runs AllowedRuns Allowed	734
Batting AverageBatting Average	.245
Home RunsHome Runs	190
ManagerManager	Brian Snitker

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Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on 1-year, $20 million contract

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2-time All-Star reliever Robert Suarez and Atlanta Braves reach $45 million, 3-year contract

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Rotoworld Player News

Tyler Kinley

ATL Relief Pitcher #45

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Braves re-signed RHP Tyler Kinley to a one-year, $3 million contract with a $5.5 million club option for 2027.

The deal, which is now official, includes a $1.25 million buyout, which guarantees Kinley at least $4.25 million to return to Atlanta’s high-leverage mix just a few weeks after the club declined his $5.5 million option for 2026. The 34-year-old veteran reliever finished last season with a respectable 3.96 ERA — 3.69 FIP — 1.18 WHIP and 73/33 K/BB ratio across a career-high 72 2/3 innings split between the Rockies and Braves. He’ll help bridge the gap to Atlanta closer Raisel Iglesias along with new high-priced setup man Robert Suarez.
Javy Guerra

ATL Relief Pitcher #99

Braves signed RHP Javy Guerra to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Guerra returns stateside after spending the past two seasons pitching overseas in Japan for the Hanshin Tigers. The hard-throwing 30-year-old righty last appeared in the majors for the Brewers and Rays when he made 17 relief appearances during the 2023 campaign. He’s an interesting zero-risk lottery ticket for Atlanta as a spring training flyer.
Tyler Kinley

FA Relief Pitcher #45

The Braves are re-signing reliever Tyler Kinley to a one-year, $4.25 million contract, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand.

Feinsand adds that the deal includes a $5.5 million club option for 2027 that carries a $1.25 million buyout. Kinley returns to Atlanta’s high-leverage mix just a few weeks after the club declined his $5.5 million option for 2026. The 34-year-old veteran reliever finished last season with a respectable 3.96 ERA — 3.69 FIP — 1.18 WHIP and 73/33 K/BB ratio across a career-high 72 2/3 innings split between the Rockies and Braves. He’ll help bridge the gap to Atlanta closer Raisel Iglesias along with new high-priced setup man Robert Suarez.
Tayler Scott

ATL Relief Pitcher #50

Braves signed RHP Tayler Scott to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.

Scott fell off the map completely this past season, getting lit up for a calamitous 7.90 ERA — 6.32 FIP — across 24 appearances between the Astros and Diamondbacks this past season. The unexpected implosion came after posting a career-best 2.23 ERA across 68 2/3 innings for Houston during the 2024 campaign. The 33-year-old journeyman represents a low-risk depth addition for Atlanta in the event they can help him re-discover his previous form. He’ll compete for a bullpen role in spring training.
Tristin English

ATL 1st Baseman #30

Braves signed INF/OF Tristin English to a minor league contract.

English joins Atlanta’s outfield mix after going 2-for-22 with one RBI in seven games during a brief stint with the Diamondbacks this past season. The 28-year-old finally reached the big leagues after six seasons in Arizona’s system. He’s merely a depth addition for Atlanta at this stage of his career.
George Soriano

ATL Relief Pitcher #62

Braves claimed RHP George Soriano off waivers from the Orioles.

Soriano was booted from the roster by the Orioles on Monday, and Atlanta will give the 26-year-old reliever a look this spring — assuming he doesn’t get the boot to clear room on the 40-man roster himself.
Brett Wisely

ATL 2nd Baseman #60

Braves designated INF Brett Wisely for assignment.

Wisely was removed from the 40-man roster to make room for George Soriano. The 26-year-old infielder will hit the waiver wire, and can elect free agency if he goes unclaimed.
Ken Waldichuk

ATL Starting Pitcher #30

Braves claimed LHP Ken Waldichuk off waivers from the Athletics.

Waldichuk’s velocity was down about two mph as he returned from Tommy John surgery last summer, so the A’s left him in the minors and he went on to post an 8.65 ERA in 15 starts and one relief appearance in Triple-A. He looked like a potential middle-of-the-rotation arm when he debuted in 2022, and there’s the chance he’ll be stronger in his first full year back. The Braves figure to stick him in Triple-A and see what happens.
Vidal Brujan

ATL 2nd Baseman #17

Braves designate INF Vidal Bruján for assignment.

The writing was on the wall for Bruján once the Braves re-signed Ha-Seong Kim and turned Mauricio Dubón into a utilityman. Bruján hit .253/.305/.310 in 95 plate appearances for the Cubs, Orioles and Braves last season, pushing up to .199/.267/.276 in 645 career plate appearances. Once considered a very promising prospect in the Rays system, he seems like a pure Triple-A guy now.
Freddy Peralta

MIL Starting Pitcher #51

The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reports that “both New York clubs, the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, and Boston Red Sox are among the teams showing interest” in Freddy Peralta.

Peralta is only set to make $8 million next season, so the Brewers are in no rush to move him; however, they seem unlikely to re-sign him in free agency after next season, so perhaps the best move is to trade him now for peak value. As Rosenthal notes, “Any team that acquires Peralta can recoup one prospect by making him a qualifying offer and receiving a likely Competitive Balance Round A pick in the low 30s in 2027.” Peralta will be a name to watch over the next few weeks.