ATLANTA.– The Atlanta Braves added depth to their bullpen by reaching an agreement on a one-year non-guaranteed deal with right-handed pitcher Ian Hamilton, the club announced this Friday.
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Hamilton, 30 years old, has six seasons of experience in Major Leagues, the most recent three with the New York Yankees. His best campaign came in 2023, when he established himself as a key piece of the New York bullpen by recording an ERA of 2.64, with 69 strikeouts in 58 innings, a whiff rate of 34.6%, and a ground ball percentage of 56.0%. In the following two seasons, the right-hander’s performance was mainly affected by injuries. During 2024, Hamilton was out of action for nearly three months due to a strain in his right side. Last season, he worked 40 innings with an ERA of 4.28, and spent the last two months of the calendar in Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre. The non-guaranteed contract indicates that it is a minor league agreement or a split contract, which will allow Hamilton to receive Major League salary only during the time he remains on the active roster of the major team. With this incorporation, the Braves continue to strengthen their bullpen for the upcoming season, betting on the recovery potential of a pitcher who has already demonstrated the ability to be effective in high-leverage situations.
