After announcing an eight-year extension for first baseman Matt Olson earlier on Tuesday, the Atlanta Braves stayed active with the addition of free agent reliever Collin McHugh on a two-year, $10 million deal that also includes a $6 million club option for a third season.
Braves president Alex Anthopoulos discussed the move with reporters Tuesday evening and said that the club was looking to add some right-handed bullpen depth and that McHugh’s versatility will fit nicely with the group they already have.
“We really wanted to add right-handed bullpen depth, obviously Collin can pitch in so many roles,” Anthopoulos said of McHugh.