Atlanta ? Since the start of spring training, Atlanta Braves general manager John Schuerholz has called his bullpen “a work in progress.”

No longer.

Sensing a playoff surge, the Braves traded for proven closer Bob Wickman, sending a minor-leaguer to the Cleveland Indians on Thursday to address a lingering weakness.

“It is no longer a work in progress for us,” Schuerholz said. “Based on Bob’s track record … he’s going to be a guy to get the job done for us.”

The 37-year-old Wickman has been successful on 15 of 18 save chances this season, and he tied for the AL lead last year with 45 saves. To get him, Atlanta traded Class A catcher Max Ramirez.

The Braves have won 14 straight division titles, but their chances looked to be in doubt when they were 33-46. Since then, Atlanta has won 12 of 16 to get back into wild-card contention, five games behind Cincinnati.