Braves reliever Craig Kimbrel has signed a four-year extension with the club, the team announced.
Kimbrel's deal is guaranteed to be at least worth $42 million. If his option is picked up, Kimbrel could make up to $58 million. The club was heading toward an arbitration hearing with Kimbrel, but wanted to get him under contract. The deal would take Kimbrel through his first season of free agency. There's also a report the deal contains a fifth-year option. With the signing, the Braves have no more players eligible for arbitration.
Kimbrel posted a 1.21 ERA in 67 innings last season.