The New York Yankees have added some first base and designated hitter depth on Tuesday with the signing of the reigning NL home run leader, Chris Carter.
Bob Nightengale was the first to report the signing, which is a one-year, $3 million contract, pending a physical.
Carter will receive a $500K signing bonus and can make an additional $100K for reaching 250, 300, 350, 400 and 450 plate appearances. They can also maintain him for 2018 by offering salary arbitration.
In 160 games a year ago, Carter slashed .