Signing of Joe Jimenez, Silver Slugger Award finalists, and more Braves news
On the first official day of the offseason, the Atlanta Braves signed Joe Jiménez to a three-year, $26 million contract. The 28-year-old will earn $8 million in 2024, rising to $9 million in 2025 and 2026. The Atlanta Braves Foundation will receive 1% of his pay.
The reliever spent the 2023 season in Atlanta after wrapping up with the Detroit Tigers. Over the 2023 campaign, he tossed 56.1 innings, struck out 73 and walked 14. He managed a 3.04 ERA.
Thursday morning’s signing came quickly after Pierce Johnson’s contract, which was done Wednesday.
The Braves have six finalists for the Silver Slugger Award in Matt Olson, Ronald Acuña Jr., Ozzie Albies, Austin Riley, Sean Murphy, and Marcell Ozuna.
AFL Update: David McCabe stays hot and Keyshawn Ogans is a finalist for the All-Star Game.
The offseason is here, and so are important 2023-2024 offseason dates.
DraftKings Sportsbook picked the Braves as favorites to win the 2024 World Series.
MLB News:
The qualifying offer for the 2023-2024 offseason will be $20.325M.
After 19 seasons, veteran Nelson Cruz has announced his retirement. Cruz retires with a .274/.343/.513 slash line.
Left-hander Sean Newcomb has signed a deal with the Oakland A’s. The former Brave will make $1M next year.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have signed infielder Max Muncy to a two-year contract extension. His deal is worth $24M.
Outfielder Jorge Soler has opted out of his deal with the Miami Marlins and is now a free agent.
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