The Atlanta Braves have re-signed Joe Jimenez to a three-year, $26 million contract.

Jimenez, 28, had a productive first season as part of the Braves' bullpen. He had a 3.04 ERA in 59 appearances with 73 strikeouts over 56 1/3 innings.

He had a 2.27 ERA over his final 41 appearances.