For the first time in his career, Felix Hernandez will go to spring training with an organization other than the Seattle Mariners.
The Mariners’ one-time ace and franchise superstar has reportedly agreed to a minor league contract with the Atlanta Braves that includes an invitation to big league spring training. If he makes the team, he will earn a $1 million salary with various performance incentives.
Hernandez, who turns 34 in April, will compete for the spot No. 5 spot in the Braves rotation. If he makes the Braves roster, he could return to T-Mobile Park with the Braves on May 28-30.