Josh Donaldson, Braves Agree to One-Year, $23 Million Contract

Donaldson appeared in 52 games last season, splitting time between the Blue Jays and Indians.

The Braves have reportedly agreed to a one-year, $23 million contract with free agent third baseman Josh Donaldson, the team confirmed. MLB Network's Steve Phillips was the first to report that the sides were approaching an agreement.

The #Braves today signed INF Josh Donaldson to a one-year contract for the 2019 season: pic.twitter.com/iCcivGduIE

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 27, 2018

Per Yahoo's Jeff Passan, the short-term deal is a "make-good" contract to prove Donaldson is healthy. Donaldson appeared in 52 total regular-season games last season and missed significant time due to a calf strain, which landed him on the 60-day disabled list. In late August, the Blue Jays moved on from Donaldson and traded the former A.L. MVP to the Indians.

Donaldson, 32, is a three-time All-Star and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner. He owns a career batting average of .275 with 182 home runs and 551 RBIs.