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ESPN grades Braves deals for Robert Suarez and Mike Yastrzemski

Immediately after the MLB Winter Meetings, the Braves made their two most significant acquisitions of the offseason, inking a two-year deal with Mike Yastrzemski and a three-year contract with former Padres closer Robert Suarez.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / December 12

Dodgers Claim Braves Outfielder Off Waivers

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 40-man roster is now full, as they claimed former Atlanta Braves outfielder Michael Siani, who was designated for assignment after free agent Mike Yastrzemski was signed.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 12

Dodgers Claim Michael Siani

The Dodgers announced that they have claimed outfielder Michael Siani off waivers from the Braves. Atlanta designated him for assignment when they signed Mike Yastrzemski earlier this week.

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MLB News / Just Baseball / December 12

Braves Sign Veteran Outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to Multi-Year Deal

As the Winter Meetings wrap up, the Atlanta Braves made their second significant move of the offseason, agreeing to a multi-year deal with veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski.

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Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 12

Arrival of Robert Suarez Brings Excitement for Braves, Himself

The Atlanta Braves' 2026 roster is beginning to take shape. Within about 18 hours, they brought in an impact reliever and a bat with some pop, Robert Suarez and Mike Yastrzemski.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / December 11

Intrigue of the Atlanta Braves That Landed Them Mike Yastrzemski

Mike Yastrzemski is now a member of the Atlanta Braves. He’s been welcomed to the team and the media as of Thursday afternoon. In a way, the arrival of

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 11

Royals Showing Interest In Former Orioles All-Star, Per Insider

The Kansas City Royals have been searching for ways to improve their offense. They need a couple of outfield bats this winter. They had interest in a reunion with Mike Yastrzemski, but he ultimately signed with the Atlanta Braves for two years and $23 million.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 11

What’s the Braves vision for Mike Yastrzemski?

The Braves needed to add another bat to their lineup, and they did so on Wednesday night with the acquisition of outfielder Mike Yastrzemski. It’s not

MLB News / Royals Review / December 11

Royals interested in Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández, per report

The Winter Meetings have concluded with the Royals yet to address their glaring outfield needs. The free agent market became thinner when former Royals outfielder Mike Yastrzemski signed a two-year deal with the Braves this week.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / December 11

Report: Mike Yastrzemski signs two-year, $23 million deal with the Atlanta Braves

Yaz is heading to Atlanta. FanSided’s Robert Murray reported last night that outfielder Mike Yastrzemski has signed a two-year deal with the Atlanta Braves worth $23 million, with ESPN’s Jeff Passan confirming the terms and financials shortly after.

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 11

Contract details for Mike Yastrzemski

The Atlanta Braves made their biggest move of the offseason to date, signing outfielder Mike Yastrzemski. He slots in seamlessly as a left-handed bat who handles right-handed pitching extremely well and provides plus defense at all three outfield spots, giving the Braves flexibility to use Ronald Acuña Jr.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 11

Braves add outfielder, latest free agency and trade rumors

The MLB Winter Meetings wrapped up yesterday, and the Braves finally made a meaningful external addition, signing Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million contract.

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Atlanta Braves News / Larry Brown Sports / December 10

Braves sign grandson of Baseball Hall of Famer in free agency

The Atlanta Braves are turning to a fellow with a famous last name. Atlanta has agreed to a deal with free agent outfielder Mike Yastrzemski, Robert Murray of FanSided reported on Wednesday.

MLB News / Field Level Media / December 10

Reports: Braves sign OF Mike Yastrzemski to 2-year deal

The Atlanta Braves have signed free-agent outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million contract with an option for a third season, according to multiple reports.

Kansas City Royals News / Kansas City Royals on SI / December 10

Royals Lose Key Trade Acquisition To Braves In Free Agency

The Kansas City Royals were let down all season long by their offense, scoring the third fewest runs in the American League. They have come into this offseason looking for two bats in either free agency or via trade.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / December 10

Braves sign Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year deal

According to Jon Heyman, the Atlanta Braves have signed outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year contract worth $23 million. Mike Yastrzemski was a late bloomer, making his MLB debut at 28 years old in 2019, but he arrived with a bang, posting an .892 OPS over his first two seasons.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 10