Kurt Suzuki is headed back to the National League.
After three seasons in the American League with the Twins, the former A's backstop has reportedly agreed to a one-year deal with the Braves.
News of the agreement was first reported by SB Nation.
Suzuki will reportedly make $1.5 million, according to Fox Sports. He has a chance to make an addition $2.5 million in incentives.
The 33-year-old Suzuki was drafted by the A's in the second round of 2004 MLB Draft. He made his debut with Oakland in 2007 and was the starting catcher until a 2012 trade to Washington. A year later, the Nationals traded Suzuki back to the A's for the final five weeks of the season.
Prior to the 2014 season, Suzuki signed with Twins. In three seasons with Minnesota, Suzuki hit .263/.316/.364 with 75 doubles, 16 home runs and 160 RBI.
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Suzuki will likely serve as a back-up to catcher Tyler Flowers.
Braves sign catcher Kurt Suzuki, source tells SB Nation.— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) January 21, 2017
Source: Suzuki contract with #Braves will be one-year, major-league deal.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 21, 2017
Source: Suzuki deal with #Braves will be one year, $1.5M with $2.5M in incentives.— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 21, 2017
