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Report: Justin Smoak, Brewers Agree to 1-Year, $5M Contract in Free Agency

The Milwaukee Brewers reportedly added a slugger to their lineup.

On Thursday, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the National League Central team agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract with first baseman Justin Smoak. Passan noted the deal features a club option for $5.5 million in 2021.

This comes after Jon Heymanof MLB Network reported the two sides were "close" to an agreement that would solve the team's "issue" at first base.

This article will be updated to provide more information on this story as it becomes available.