Nothing official yet, but all indications are that Hand will become a free agent. The 33-year-old southpaw reliever was acquired from the Rockies at the trade deadline and finished this past season with an inflated 5.53 ERA, 1.42 WHIP and 59/22 K/BB ratio across 53 2/3 innings (60 appearances) between the Rockies and Braves. He’s bounced around quite a bit the last few years, and appears to be on the move again this offseason.

The deal is now official. Hand bolsters Atlanta’s left-handed relief depth for their impending postseason push after posting a solid 4.54 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 41/16 K/BB ratio across 35 2/3 innings (40 appearances) this season for Colorado. The 33-year-old veteran left-hander has plenty of experience in the NL East over his career, which certainly is a benefit for the Braves, the only team he hasn’t suited up for yet in the division. He’ll be a free agent at the end of the year.

Murray adds that the Rockies will receive pitching prospect Alec Barger in the deal. Hand will augment Atlanta’s relief depth with another reliable left-handed option. The 33-year-old southpaw has compiled a 4.54 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 41/16 K/BB ratio across 35 2/3 innings (40 appearances) this season. He’ll be a free agent at the conclusion of the year.

Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports that Hand will receive an additional $1 million if he makes Colorado's Opening Day roster, and the deal also includes a $500,000 buyout. It's a rather strange fit, but Hand should be able to pitch in high-leverage spots for the Rockies this season. The soon-to-be 33-year-old southpaw recorded five saves last season for the Phillies to go along with a 2.80 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and a 38/23 K/BB ratio 45 innings (55 appearances).