While the Atlanta Braves did opt to bring back Raisel Iglesias for 2026, they have to do a lot of work on their bullpen. After surprisingly moving on from Tyler Kinley and Pierce Johnson, Atlanta's relief corps is rather depleted coming off a disappointing showing last season as a whole. However, the one wild card that could make-or-break the Braves' bullpen next season may be Joe Jimenez.
It is not hyperbole to say that Jimenez's knee injury was the beginning of the end for the Braves last season. Losing him for the season unexpectedly created a roster hole the front office failed to fill.