The Atlanta Braves have agreed to a one-year contract to bring back All-Star outfielder Nick Markakis, a deal worth a guaranteed $6 million.
Markakis' deal, announced Tuesday, includes a $4 million salary this year and $6 million club option for 2020 with a $2 million buyout.
The agreement solidifies the lineup for the defending National League East champions, whose big acquisition of the offseason was free-agent third baseman Josh Donaldson.
The 35-year-old Markakis is coming off one of the best seasons of his 13-year career and first All-Star appearance.