Free agency is underway and the Atlanta Braves have signed their first player agreeing to a one-year with former Rays reliever Nick Anderson. Per Passan, the deal is a split deal that will pay Anderson $875,000 if he is in the majors and $180,000 if he is in the minors. Atlanta’s 40-man roster is currently full, so there will have to be a corresponding move once it is officially announced.
Right-handed reliever Nick Anderson and the Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a major league contract, sources tell ESPN. The 32-year-old Anderson is on a split deal that will pay $875,000 if he’s in the big leagues and $180,000 in the minors.