Joel Payamps

The Braves designated Joel Payamps for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Payamps and José Suarez were both DFA'd by Atlanta. They are likely to clear waivers.

The Braves and Joel Payamps have agreed to a one-year contract for $2.25 million.

Fantasy Impact

Payamps logged a 6.84 ERA and a 1.52 WHIP in 30 games last season with the Braves and Brewers. The veteran will likely compete for a spot in the bullpen during spring training.

Atlanta outrighted reliever Joel Payamps to Triple-A Gwinnett on Thursday. The 31-year-old right-hander has the ability to decline the outright assignment and elect free agency, which he is reportedly likely to do.

Fantasy Impact

Payamps struggled in 2025, posting a 6.84 ERA over 30 appearances split between Milwaukee and Atlanta. However, he is expected to draw interest from other teams based on his prior success, having posted a 2.78 ERA over 137 regular-season appearances for the Brewers from 2023-2024.

The Braves added Joel Payamps to their active roster.

Fantasy Impact

Payamps was claimed off waivers by Atlanta earlier this week. Nathan Wiles was optioned as the corresponding move.

The Atlanta Braves claimed Joel Payamps off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Payamps will get an opportunity with the Braves for the final week of the season after being claimed off waivers. He has struggled this season, posting a 7.23 ERA and 1.61 WHIP across 23.2 innings.