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Braves avoid arbitration with Lucas Luetge, Joe Jimenez (Updated)

The Atlanta Braves have reportedly avoided arbitration with two more relievers, reaching one-year deals with Lucas Luetge and Joe Jimenez according to a report by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Luetge will receive $1.55 million while Jimenez gets $2.76 million.

The Braves acquired Luetge in a trade with the Yankees in late December. Luetge appeared in 50 games with New York last season and posted a 2.67 ERA and a 3.02 FIP in 57 1/3 innings. He was projected for a $1.7 million salary by MLB Trade Rumors.