Atlanta Braves land elite reliever Robert Suarez with a bold three-year, $45 million deal, pairing him with Raisel Iglesias to form what could be MLB’s most imposing late-inning duo. Can this revamped bullpen lock down high-leverage moments and propel Atlanta to a championship run?
Jake Mastroianni breaks down Suarez’s arsenal—which features a blistering 98+ mph fastball—and explains how the Braves’ bullpen strategy is shaping up for 2025. Key discussion points include the impact on Joe Jimenez and Reynaldo Lopez, lingering questions around the back end of the bullpen, and the payroll implications of this aggressive offseason. Should Braves fans expect another big move, or is the front office satisfied with the additions of Suarez, Mike Yastrzemski, and Mauricio Dubón? Debate heats up over whether this roster is truly postseason-ready or if Atlanta must still address shortstop and add another arm to reach World Series contender status.
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