Tyler Mahle falls short of $1 million bonus in final regular-season game

Tyler Mahle of the Atlanta Braves was three outs short of achieving a $1 million bonus during his last regular-season appearance on September 25, 2026, against the Cincinnati Reds. Mahle needed to pitch six innings to reach 150 innings but allowed five earned runs in five innings, leading to his exit after 91 pitches. Braves manager Walt Weiss cited the team's focus on October preparations as the reason for removing Mahle early. Despite the disappointing finish, Mahle had a strong season, posting a 1.99 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in his first eight starts with Atlanta. The Braves have already clinched the NL East and are preparing for the Division Series, where Mahle is expected to be included in the postseason plans.

• 7:46 PMYahoo Sports — Braves pitcher comes just 3 outs short of $1 million in final regular-season appearance