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The Atlanta Braves brought back another key bullpen piece Thursday, signing right-hander Joe Jimenez to a three-year deal worth $26 million.
Jimenez, 28, enjoyed a solid first season with the Braves, posting a 3.04 ERA in 59 appearances with 73 strikeouts over 56u2153 innings. He emerged midway through the season as one of Atlanta's most reliable relievers and posted a 2.27 ERA over his final 41 appearances.
The Braves announced Jimenez's new deal eight days after also re-signing Pierce Johnson, another key reliever who returned to Atlanta on a two-year, $14.