The Atlanta Braves might be about to make a huge splash, with Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly predicting they could sign flamethrower Adrián Morejón this winter, a move that would immediately transform their bullpen for the 2027 season.
How the Braves Built a Closer Duo
Atlanta didn’t waste any time this past offseason, bringing back closer Raisel Iglesias on a one-year, $16 million deal. The 35-year-old right-hander had just finished up a hefty four-year, $58 million contract, making $16 million a season for the last three. But they didn’t stop there! They really meant business, snagging one of baseball’s best closers from 2025, Robert Suarez, on a three-year, $45 million contract. Suarez was an absolute beast, leading the National League with 40 saves in 45 chances. This guy opted out of $8 million options for both 2026 and 2027 to ink that deal, which tells you everything about the commitment the Braves made to build a formidable 1-2 punch at the back of their bullpen.
The $3.9 Million Flamethrower Who Could Be Next
Now, the buzz is all about Adrián Morejón. Bleacher Report’s Tim Kelly is throwing it out there that the Braves could grab this flamethrowing bullpen arm this winter. Morejón is no joke; he’s got the stuff to pitch in the ninth inning. But here’s the kicker: not having to be the closer might actually make him more appealing to teams like the Braves, who already have a guy like Suarez locked down. Kelly’s prediction even suggested that Raisel Iglesias might leave because the Braves could invest more in someone like Morejón. And get this: Morejón was straight-up dominant in 2026! If this happens, he’d slide right in as the setup man for Suarez for the next couple of seasons, creating a ridiculously tough late-inning combo. This would also mark the second offseason in a row the Braves poached a reliever from the San Diego Padres. Morejón played under a $3.9 million contract in 2026, so you know Atlanta would have to shell out some serious cash to get him, but it sounds like an investment that could totally be worth it.
Regardless of who they ultimately sign, one thing is crystal clear for the Braves: their pitching staff is priority number one this offseason. With a potential lockout looming, they’ve got to make their moves count and fast. Keep your eyes peeled, because if Morejón joins Suarez, that bullpen could be a nightmare for opposing hitters.
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Originally reported by The Sporting News.
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