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Mark Reynolds headed to Rockies for a first base platoon

NASHVILLE — The Rockies on Thursday set up a likely platoon at first base by agreeing to sign former St. Louis Cardinals veteran Mark Reynolds to a one-year contract, a major-league source said.

Reynolds, 32, will make $2.6 million plus incentives next season, pending a physical. The deal was first reported by Jon Heyman of CBS Sports.

The Rockies have not announced the move and wouldn't confirm the deal was done.

Reynolds, a right-handed bat, likely will split time at first base with left-handed hitter Ben Paulsen, 28, who emerged as Colorado's starter at the spot last season after Justin Morneau was injured.