ATLANTA — Left-handed pitcher has agreed to a two-year contract worth $13 million with the Atlanta Braves, who also finalized an updated three-year deal with All-Star valued at $30 million, which guarantees him an extra $4 million.
Previously, Atlanta held a $7.25 million option on Bummer, along with a $1.25 million buyout, as part of a $16 million, five-year agreement he had with the Chicago White Sox. Under the new deal, he will earn $3.5 million in 2025 and $9.5 million in 2026.
Lopez initially signed a $30 million, three-year contract last November that included salaries of $4 million for 2024 and $11 million for the subsequent two years, along with an $8 million club option for 2027 that has a $4 million buyout. The revised terms include $8 million in 2025, $14 million in 2026, and $8 million in 2027.
Both players will contribute 1% of their salaries to the Atlanta Braves Foundation.
Additionally, the Braves have promoted right-hander Domingo Gonzalez from Triple-A Gwinnett.
Bummer, 31, was acquired from the White Sox last November in a trade involving pitchers Mike Soroka, Jared Shuster, and Riley Gowens, as well as infielders Nicky Lopez and Braden Shewmake.
Last season, Bummer recorded a 4-3 record with a 3.58 ERA in 56 appearances, striking out 69 and walking 18 over 55⅓ innings. Over his eight-season career, he has a record of 18-18 with a 3.79 ERA and five saves in 345 relief appearances for both the White Sox and Braves.
Lopez, 30, had an 8-5 record with a 1.99 ERA in 25 starts and one relief appearance, racking up 148 strikeouts and 42 walks in 135⅔ innings. Throughout his nine-year career, he has a 47-54 record with a 3.93 ERA in 122 starts and 145 relief outings for teams including Washington, the White Sox, the Los Angeles Angels, Cleveland, and the Braves.
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