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ATLANTA, GEORGIA - MARCH 31: Joel Payamps #34 of the Atlanta Braves pitches against the Athletics during the fourth inning at Truist Park on March 31, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Atlanta Braves lost to the New York Mets by a score of 8-1 at Citi Field.
With the loss, they dropped two out of three games in the series.
The Braves will now get the day off on Monday.
Braves Still Paying Minor League Player $2 Million
GettyJoel Payamps #34 of the Atlanta Braves pitches during the eighth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Truist Park on April 30, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
As the season is nearly halfway over, it’s worth noting that the Braves are currently paying a Minor League player $2.25 million this season.
Joel Payamps was designated for assignment back in May.
The Braves wrote (on May 1): “The #Braves today recalled RHP Hunter Stratton to Atlanta and selected RHP Anthony Molina to the major league roster. The club designated RHP Joel Payamps and LHP José Suarez for assignment.”
The #Braves today recalled RHP Hunter Stratton to Atlanta and selected RHP Anthony Molina to the major league roster. The club designated RHP Joel Payamps and LHP José Suarez for assignment.
No one claimed the 32-year-old pitcher.
MLB.com wrote (on May 3): “Atlanta Braves sent RHP Joel Payamps outright to Gwinnett Stripers.”
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar