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The Atlanta Braves have fortified the bullpen with the re-signing of right-hander Tyler Kinley over the weekend. During the offseason, Atlanta Braves on SI has made projections for the current state of the team, including the bullpen.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 11

2026 Transactions: Braves Bring Back Kinley, Brewers’ Non-Roster Invites

This past November, the Braves opted to decline team options on Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley, both valuable relievers out of the bullpen last year. Fast forward to January, and Kinley is back.

Atlanta Braves News / Field Level Media / January 10

Braves re-sign RHP Tyler Kinley

The Atlanta Braves re-signed right-hander Tyler Kinley to a one-year deal. Kinley is set to earn $3 million this season; the Braves will hold a $5.5 million club option for 2027 with a $1.25 million buyout.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 10

Braves bring back reliever who had microscopic ERA with them in 2025

As the Atlanta Braves continue to make roster moves, the team is far from being done, as they made news Saturday in retaining a key pitcher in the bullpen.

Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 10

Braves Re-Sign Tyler Kinley

The Braves are bringing back right-hander Tyler Kinley on a one-year contract worth $4.25MM in guaranteed money, according to The Athletic’s Will Sammon and Ken Rosenthal.

MLB News / Mets Merized Online / January 10

Free Agent Profile: Tyler Kinley, RP

Position: RP B/T: R/R Player Data: Age: 34 (01/31/1991) 2025 Traditional Stats: 73 G, 72 2/3 IP, 3.96 ERA, 1.183 WHIP, 6-3, 73 K, 33 BB 2025 Advanced Stats:

Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / December 19

Should the Rockies re-sign Tyler Kinley?

It’s been 82 days since the Rockies 2025 season ended. In 98 days, the 2026 season will begin. Despite a nearly complete overhaul of the front office

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / December 9

Bullpen remains a major concern for the Atlanta Braves

It may not be talked about as much as finding a frontline starter or an impact bat, but the Braves have some massive holes in their bullpen — holes that are going to require significant resources to fill.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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Colorado Rockies News / Purple Row / November 24

The Kinley era came to an end in 2026

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Atlanta Braves News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 19

Braves reliever Joe Jimenez recently underwent 'cleanup' knee procedure

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Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 11

Jeff Passan names 'perfect' offseason move for the Braves

The Braves’ laundry list of needs has only grown this offseason following their decision to decline the options on Tyler Kinley and Pierce Johnson. Atlanta now needs at least two or three high-leverage relievers, including a closer, as well as a shortstop, a starting pitcher, and another bat to replace Marcell Ozuna.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 10

Attractive free agent targets based on contract predictions

The Braves’ recent decision to decline the options on Tyler Kinley and Pierce Johnson leaves them with no choice but to be extremely active this offseason.

Atlanta Braves News / ESPN / November 6

Braves opt-in on Albies, decline Johnson, Kinley

The Braves exercised their option on second baseman Ozzie Albies while declining options on pitchers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / November 6

Braves Make Surprise Move to Part Ways with Two Key Bullpen Arms

The Atlanta Braves make two surprising moves ahead of the options deadline. Relief pitchers Pierce Johnson and Tyler Kinley have had their options declined.

Atlanta Braves News / SportsTalkATL / November 6

Braves make surprising decision on Tyler Kinley’s option

Despite MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reporting earlier in the week that the Braves were expected to pick up their $5.5 million club option on Tyler Kinley, Atlanta has decided to decline it, according to Jon Heyman.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / September 22

Exercising Option on Deadline Addition Logical Braves Offseason Move

Ahead of the trade deadline, the Atlanta Braves made he choice to add calls to sell off assets as calls to sell off assets mounted. Tyler Kinley was brought over from the Colorado Rockies. It was a head-scratcher at first.

MLB News / Just Baseball / August 1

Rockies Add to Farm System Depth With Three Deadline Moves

The Colorado Rockies made one deal on the final day of the trade deadline, sending RHP Jake Bird to the New York Yankees for two prospects. Colorado’s second swap with the Yankees brought their trade activity to three deals this summer, one shy of the four notable moves of subtraction in 2023 and one more than last year.