Moves continue to take place across Major League Baseball ahead of the 2026 season, which is just around the corner. The Atlanta Braves have made a pair of decisions that could position them as serious championship contenders.
In fact, the Braves prioritized experience by signing players who can provide both defensive and offensive strength. This Saturday, March 21, 2026, it was announced that they had finalized deals with two specific additions.
Kyle Farmer and Dominic Smith join the Braves
Kyle Farmer and Dominic Smith have secured Major League contracts. Both will earn salaries of $1.25 million. They managed to convince the manager during spring training to earn a spot on the roster.
- Kyle Farmer
- 35 years old
- .227 batting average
- .280 on-base percentage
- 8 home runs
- 31 RBIs
- 0 runs in 97 games with the Colorado Rockies
- .247 batting average
- .306 on-base percentage
- 63 home runs
- 285 RBIs
- 804 games with Los Angeles Dodgers (2017-18), Cincinnati Reds (2019-22), Minnesota Twins (2023-24)
Meanwhile, for Smith, the numbers are as follows while playing for the San Francisco Giants
- 30 years old
- .284 hits
- .333 on-base percentage
- 5 home runs
- 33 RBIs
- 2 stolen bases
- 63 games
- First baseman
Across the following teams:
- New York Mets (2017-22)
- Washington Nationals (2023)
- Boston Red Sox (2024)
- Cincinnati Reds (2024)
He has posted the following career totals:
- .250 batting average
- .315 on-base percentage
- 69 home runs
- 292 RBIs
- 756 runs
With these two acquisitions, the Atlanta Braves hope to improve their chances of reaching the postseason and, once there, compete for a place in the World Series.
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