NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 09: Tyler Kinley #45 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after getting a strike out to end a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 09, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Getty
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 29: Tyler Kinley #45 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the New York Mets during game one of a doubleheader at Citi Field on July 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images) Getty
FT. MYERS, FL - FEBRUARY 21: Tyler Kinley #61 of the Minnesota Twins poses for a portrait on February 21, 2018 at Hammond Field in Ft. Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images) Getty
DENVER, CO - AUGUST 17: Tyler Kinley #39 of the Miami Marlins pitches against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images) Getty
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - SEPTEMBER 11: Tyler Kinley #40 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 11, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images) Getty
The Atlanta Braves began a three-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field at 4:10 p.m. EDT on Friday.
During Friday's game, news broke that the Braves released a nine-year MLB player from the organization.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – AUGUST 09: Tyler Kinley #45 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after getting a strike out to end a game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 09, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)
Via the Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Chad Bishop on X : "Kinley has been released by the Braves"
The Braves designated Kinley for assignment three days ago to make room for right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver .
Kinley, 35, has nine seasons of big-league experience. He posted a 4.01 ERA with a 1.29 WHIP and 42 strikeouts across 42 2/3 innings out of the Braves bullpen this year.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – JULY 29: Tyler Kinley #45 of the Atlanta Braves throws a pitch during the eighth inning against the New York Mets during game one of a doubleheader at Citi Field on July 29, 2026 in New York City. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
The Miami Marlins selected Kinley in the 16th round of the 2013 MLB Draft out of Barry University in Miami Shores, Florida.
The Minnesota Twins selected Kinley from the Marlins in the 2017 Rule 5 Draft.
GettyFT. MYERS, FL – FEBRUARY 21: Tyler Kinley #61 of the Minnesota Twins poses for a portrait on February 21, 2018 at Hammond Field in Ft. Myers, Florida. (Photo by Brian Blanco/Getty Images)
He made just four appearances for the Twins before being returned back to the Marilins.
He overall had a forgettable 2018 season, posting a 12.27 ERA over 11 innings between the Twins and Marlins. He had a strong 2019 season, recording a 3.65 ERA over 49 1/3 innings.
GettyDENVER, CO – AUGUST 17: Tyler Kinley #39 of the Miami Marlins pitches against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on August 17, 2019 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images)
The Colorado Rockies claimed Kinley off waivers from the Marlins in the 2019-20 offseason.
In six seasons with the Rockies (2020-25), Kinley posted a 5.05 ERA with a 1.33 WHIP and 261 strikeouts over 246 innings.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – SEPTEMBER 11: Tyler Kinley #40 of the Colorado Rockies pitches during the seventh inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on September 11, 2021 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)
The Rockies traded Kinley to the Braves at last year's trade deadline.
The right-hander recorded a 0.72 ERA over 25 innings with Atlanta last season.
Like HEAVY's content? Be sure to follow us .
This article was originally published on HEAVY
The post Atlanta Braves Release 9-Year MLB Veteran Amid Brewers Series appeared first on HEAVY .
