{"id":129949,"date":"2025-12-13T13:33:19","date_gmt":"2025-12-13T13:33:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=129949"},"modified":"2025-12-13T13:33:19","modified_gmt":"2025-12-13T13:33:19","slug":"%f0%9f%94%a5-winter-warning-the-braves-didnt-wait-long-to-make-noise-this-offseason-with-bullpen-reinforcements-already-in-place-and-urgency-rising-atlanta-is-signaling-this-window-is-wide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportnews.azontree.com\/?p=129949","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd25 WINTER WARNING: The Braves didn\u2019t wait long to make noise this offseason. With bullpen reinforcements already in place and urgency rising, Atlanta is signaling this window is wide open \u2014 and a Kim Ha-seong move could change everything."},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">The Atlanta Braves are strengthening their roster by adding key players, thickening their player depth. Their commitment to bolstering their team is evident.<\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\"><strong>Will the final piece be Kim Ha-seong?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">The Atlanta Braves officially announced on the 12th (Korean time) that they had signed relief setup man Robert Suarez to a three-year, $45 million (66.2 billion Korean won) contract.<\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">With this move, the Braves completed a solid bullpen by signing Suarez after previously agreeing to a one-year, $16 million contract with closer Raisel Iglesias at the start of this offseason&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.mlbstatic.com\/mlb-images\/image\/upload\/t_16x9\/t_w1024\/mlb\/c4zgzzs8bl0gpbq0bfyy\" alt=\"Ha-Seong Kim opts out of 2026 contract with Braves\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">Iglesias, who debuted with the Cincinnati Reds in 2015 and later played for the LA Angels, has recorded 253 career saves and five seasons with 30 or more saves.<\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">The veteran closer posted a 4-6 record with 3 holds, 29 saves, and a 3.21 ERA in 70 games this year.<\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">Suarez, who debuted in the majors in 2022 after playing overseas in Japan and Mexico, was a key member of the San Diego Padres\u2019 bullpen.<\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">He played alongside Kim Ha-seong in San Diego.<\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">Over four seasons, he appeared in 206 games, posting a 22-13 record with 20 holds, 77 saves, and a 2.91 ERA.<\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">This year, he recorded a 4-6 record with 40 saves and a 2.97 ERA in 70 games before entering free agency.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.chosun.com\/resizer\/v2\/TGPV5CDHXENAUQH7PIKGQRAJQI.jpg?auth=54c85d03489b2e4bfd615cef04c9df4a6b7191b6f546c085bf2b0cbf44bb6ad6&amp;width=530&amp;height=665&amp;smart=true\" alt=\"Kim Ha-seong's multi-hit game can't save Braves\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">The Braves have quietly been making solid roster upgrades.<\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">They re-signed Iglesias and acquired Gold Glove-winning utility player Mauricio Dub\u00f3n in a trade with Houston.<\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">The previous day (the 11th), they signed veteran outfielder Mike Yastrzemski to a two-year, $23 million contract as their fourth outfielder.<\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">North American sports media outlet The Athletic praised the Braves\u2019 solid reinforcements, stating, <em>\u201cThey are doing an excellent job of building a deep roster. <\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\"><em>By acquiring high-quality fifth infielder Mauricio Dub\u00f3n, who can play second base, shortstop, and third base, they have reduced injury risks and provided starters with more rest.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com\/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRS1XkbA5aEtnb4BJfSpUhrM0g0qIaDHHOTzQ&amp;s\" alt=\"Kim Ha-seong - NamuWiki\" \/><\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\"><em>The outlet added, \u201cBringing in Mike Yastrzemski as the fourth outfielder was also an excellent choice. He performs exceptionally well against right-handed pitchers and can play all outfield positions. Notably, he is expected to play left field on days when Jurrjikson Profar serves as the designated hitter.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">Regarding the Suarez signing, the outlet evaluated it as <em>\u201ca very satisfying acquisition.\u201d The media noted, \u201cWhile the Braves stated that Iglesias will handle closing duties, Suarez will add a strong presence in late-game situations, whether in the eighth or ninth inning, alongside Iglesias.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">The media mentioned that signing Kim Ha-seong and bolstering the starting rotation are the Braves\u2019 final touches. The outlet emphasized,<em> \u201cIf the Braves can re-sign shortstop Kim Ha-seong and add a starting pitcher, they will have laid a strong foundation to return to the playoffs in 2026.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.spotvnews.co.kr\/news\/photo\/202510\/778637_1257162_2648.jpg\" alt=\"\uae40\ud558\uc131 \ucd08\ub300\ubc15 \uc608\uac10' \ubb34\ub824 5\uac1c \uad6c\ub2e8\uc774 \uc601\uc785 \ud6c4\ubcf4\u2026\uadf8\ub7f0\ub370 \uaca8\uc6b0 560\uc5b5 \uacc4\uc57d? 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Kim Ha-seong declined a $16 million player option, opted out, and entered free agency.<\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">The Braves respected Kim Ha-seong\u2019s decision but also strongly desired a reunion&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\" article-body__content article-body__content-text | text--black text font--size-sm-18 font--size-md-18 font--primary\">If the financial terms are around the $16 million option level, the Braves are willing to reunite with Kim Ha-seong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Atlanta Braves are strengthening their roster by adding key players, thickening their player depth. Their commitment to bolstering their team is evident. 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