The Colorado Rockies are trading right-handed reliever Tyler Kinley to the Atlanta Braves, according to a report from Mark Feinsand of MLB.com.
The trade will send a prospect back to the Rockies.
The 34-year-old Kinley has accumulated a 5.66 ERA this season, but advanced analytics suggest he's been a better pitcher than his ERA shows. The Braves are hoping that he can be a reliable righty out of the bullpen for the second half of the season, while also giving the franchise the option to add another year of team control. Kinley is earning $3 million this year in the final year of his contract, but has a $5 million club option that Atlanta could exercise for 2026.
The Braves are a disappointing 45–61 this season, and sit in fourth-place in the NL East.
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This article was originally published on www.si.com as Braves Acquire Relief Pitching Help in Trade With Rockies.
