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Amidst trade market chaos, Braves snuck in a quiet, but intriguing bullpen signing

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The Atlanta Braves front office has continued to build its bullpen depth for 2026. They have a few more holes to fill than they'd like to admit. But Alex Anthopoulos and company will do all they can to build a strong bullpen.

On Sunday, Atlanta continued to work towards completing their bullpen as they agreed to terms on a one-year, $2.25 million contract with right-hander Joel Payamps.

The #Braves today agreed to terms with RHP Joel Payamps on a one-year contract worth $2.25 million for the 2026 season.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 23, 2025

Braves add Joel Payamps to what is looking more and more like a pretty speculative bullpen

Payamps was picked up on waivers by the Braves during the last month of the 2025 season.