Braves Pitcher Dylan Lee Wins Arbitration Hearing, Will Earn $2.2 Million in 2026

Lee and the team could not come to terms on a salary arbitration, leading to a hearing.

Feb. 10, 2026 at 8:31pm

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Braves pitcher Dylan Lee has won his arbitration hearing against the team, according to reports. Lee filed at $2.2 million while the team filed at $2 million. Lee, 31, avoided arbitration last January when he agreed to a $1.025 million salary following a 2024 campaign in which he posted a 2.11 ERA over 52 appearances (59.2 innings). He was once again one of Atlanta's most reliable bullpen arms in 2025, pitching to a 3.29 ERA and 0.98 WHIP in 74 appearances (68.1 innings).

Why it matters

Lee's win in arbitration highlights the ongoing negotiations between players and teams over salaries, which can sometimes lead to hearings when they cannot come to an agreement. This case also showcases Lee's value to the Braves' bullpen, as he has been a reliable arm for the team over the past few seasons.

The details

All clubs had until Thursday at 9 p.m. ET to settle with their arbitration-eligible players. The Braves had reached agreements with all other arbitration-eligible players, but could not come to terms with Lee. Lee will continue to bolster a revitalized bullpen that includes right-handers Raisel Iglesias and Tyler Kinley, as well as 35-year-old Robert Suarez, a prized free-agent signing whom the Braves brought in on a three-year, $45 million contract.

  • On February 11, 2026, Lee won his arbitration hearing against the Braves.
  • Lee avoided arbitration last January when he agreed to a $1.025 million salary following a 2024 campaign.

The players

Dylan Lee

A 31-year-old pitcher for the Atlanta Braves who has been a reliable bullpen arm for the team over the past few seasons.

Raisel Iglesias

A right-handed pitcher who is part of the Braves' revitalized bullpen.

Tyler Kinley

A right-handed pitcher who is part of the Braves' revitalized bullpen.

Robert Suarez

A 35-year-old right-handed pitcher who the Braves signed to a three-year, $45 million contract as a prized free-agent signing.

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The takeaway

This case highlights the ongoing negotiations between players and teams over salaries, which can sometimes lead to hearings when they cannot come to an agreement. It also showcases Lee's value to the Braves' bullpen, as he has been a reliable arm for the team over the past few seasons.