Two seasoned relievers have opted for minor‑league free agency, according to MiLB.com. Let’s break it down…
Ian Hamilton (Braves)
Hamilton’s brief Braves stint yielded just four games, yet his Triple‑A numbers impressed. He logged 4 2/3 innings, surrendering four earned runs on six hits and three walks while striking out four. In Gwinnett he posted a 2.79 ERA, 27% strikeout rate and 9.4% walk rate over 38 2/3 frames. Over 155 major‑league innings he posted a 3.72 ERA, ground‑ball rate of 46.8%, a 25.2% strikeout rate and an 11.1% walk rate. In my view, Hamilton still offers solid depth for any bullpen.
Rob Zastryzny (Brewers)
The left‑hander debuted with the Cubs in 2016, the year they broke a 108‑year World Series drought, but has seen limited action since. Across 80 games and 89 innings with five clubs he posted a 3.84 ERA, 19% strikeout and 10.5% walk rates. He threw a career‑high 22 frames and a tidy 2.45 ERA for Milwaukee in 2025, yet a trapezius strain derailed his 2024 campaign, restricting him to 11 minor‑league frames and dropping his fastball from 92 to 90 mph. The Brewers outrighted him on Sept. 21. Will Zastryzny find a new home and revive his fastball next season?