Atlanta Braves sign pitcher Jackson Stephens

The Atlanta Braves signed right-handed pitcher Jackson Stephens to a one-year, non-guaranteed split contract for the 2023 season, the team announced Monday night.

Atlanta’s 40-man roster is now full.

Stephens, 28, spent last season with Atlanta, going 3-3 with a 3.69 ERA (22 ER/53.2 IP) in 39 games, one start. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound native of Oxford, AL, fanned 47, walked 23, and earned his first two major league saves.

Stephens got more than three outs in 13 different relief appearances last season and went a season-high 3.1 innings on July 24 vs. Los Angeles (AL). His 13 relief outings of more than 1.0 inning tied for the third most on the Braves with Dylan Lee and behind Collin McHugh and…