Braves reportedly sign Robert Suarez to three-year, $45 million deal

"Jeff Passan of ESPN is reporting that the Braves and Suarez have agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract. The Braves were searching for a high-end reliever to pair with Raisel Iglesias after they brought him back on a one-year deal earlier this offseason and they've pulled it off with this deal. Although Suarez is heading into his Age-35 season, he's coming off of the best season of his career where he finished with an ERA of 2.97 (73 ERA-), a FIP of 2.88 (71 FIP-), a career-low walk rate of 5.9 percent and a solid strikeout rate of nearly 28 percent."

"The All-Star hurler will now join a bullpen that suddenly looks pretty tough to deal with at the end of ballgames. Atlanta was in search of improving their bullpen and they've done just that with the addition of Suarez. While the Braves could still use a starting pitcher, they've definitely done a solid job of improving their roster here in the offseason and it'll be very interesting to see what's next for improving the squad going forward."

Atlanta signed Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year deal and Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million contract. Suarez is expected to pair with Raisel Iglesias as a high-end reliever. Suarez is entering his age-35 season after posting a 2.97 ERA, 2.88 FIP, a career-low 5.9 percent walk rate and nearly a 28 percent strikeout rate last season. Suarez's heater averaged about 99 miles per hour. The additions substantially bolster Atlanta's late-inning bullpen. The club still has a need for starting pitching despite the offseason improvements.

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