Braves Sign Son of Hall of Fame Pitcher to Free Agent Deal

Peyton Glavine, son of Braves legend Tom Glavine, joins Atlanta organization.

Feb. 23, 2026 at 6:33pm

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The Atlanta Braves have signed Peyton Glavine, the son of Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Glavine, to a free agent contract. Peyton Glavine, a left-handed pitcher like his father, is expected to start the season at the Double-A level in the Braves' minor league system.

Why it matters

The Glavine name carries a lot of weight in Atlanta, as Tom Glavine was a 10-time All-Star and two-time Cy Young Award winner during his 17 seasons with the Braves. The signing of his son Peyton continues the Glavine family's legacy with the organization and will surely generate excitement among Braves fans.

The details

Peyton Glavine, a 5-foot-11 left-handed pitcher, went undrafted out of Auburn University but was signed by the Washington Nationals after the draft. He spent four seasons in the Nationals' minor league system, posting a 3.42 ERA. In 2025, he pitched at the High-A level, where he had a 3.64 ERA but struggled with his control, averaging 5.1 walks per nine innings.

  • Peyton Glavine is expected to open the 2026 season at the Double-A level in the Braves' minor league system.

The players

Peyton Glavine

A left-handed pitcher who is the son of Hall of Famer Tom Glavine, Peyton Glavine signed a free agent contract with the Atlanta Braves and is expected to start the 2026 season at the Double-A level.

Tom Glavine

A Hall of Fame left-handed pitcher who spent 17 seasons with the Atlanta Braves, winning 244 games and two Cy Young Awards.

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The takeaway

The signing of Peyton Glavine continues the Glavine family's legacy with the Atlanta Braves organization, as the younger Glavine looks to follow in the footsteps of his Hall of Fame father Tom Glavine and make his own mark in professional baseball.