Tyler Kinley's option was for $5.5 million. Atlanta also declined Pierce Johnson's $7 million option and David Fletcher's $8 million option.

Once the Mets overhauled their coaching staff last month, the Braves took advantage of the opportunity to learn why Jeremy Hefner and Antoan Richardson were so well-regarded throughout baseball’s coaching world.

The Atlanta Braves picked up the $7 million contract option for 2026 on second baseman Ozzie Albies on Thursday. Three-time All-Star was secured at a bargain price and will make $7 million for the fourth straight season.