"Guaranteed Contracts Austin Riley, 3B: $155MM through 2029 ($20MM club option for 2030) Matt Olson, 1B: $88MM through 2029 ($20MM club option for 2030) Spencer Strider, SP: $69MM through 2028 (includes $5MM buyout of $22MM club option for 2029) Michael Harris II, OF: $54MM through 2030 (includes $5MM buyout of $15MM club option for 2031; Braves also have $20MM club option for 2032 with $5MM buyout) Sean Murphy, C: $45MM through 2028 ($15MM club option for 2029) Jurickson Profar, OF: $30MM through 2027"
"Option Decisions Chris Sale, SP: $18MM club option for 2026 Ha-Seong Kim, SS: $16MM player option for 2026 Ozzie Albies, 2B: $7MM club option for 2026 ($4MM buyout); Braves also hold $7MM club option for 2027 Pierce Johnson, RP: $7MM club option for 2026 ($250K buyout) Tyler Kinley, RP: $5MM club option for 2026 ($750K buyout) 2026 financial commitments (if all options are exercised): $204.5MM Total long-term financial commitments (if all options are exercised) = $561.5MM"
A barrage of pitching injuries and underwhelming offense produced Atlanta's first losing record and non-playoff season since 2017. The club plans to explore upgrades at multiple roster spots rather than rely solely on improved health. Significant guaranteed contracts include Austin Riley, Matt Olson, Spencer Strider, Michael Harris II, Sean Murphy, Jurickson Profar and Ronald Acuna Jr., among others. Multiple option decisions could affect 2026 payroll, with potential 2026 commitments of $204.5 million and total long-term commitments reaching $561.5 million if options are exercised. Brian Snitker will move into an advisory role while a managerial replacement remains unsettled.
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