Braves reel in RHP Robert Suarez on 3-year, $45M deal

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Right-handed closer Robert Suarez agreed to a three-year, $45 million contract with the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

Suarez will receive $13 million in 2026 and $16 million in each of the following two seasons.

Suarez, who turns 35 on March 1, recorded a National League-best 40 saves last season with the San Diego Padres and struck out 75 batters in 69 2/3 innin