After spending the first part of this offseason trading players, the Atlanta Braves have added a pitcher to the mix by signing free agent Bud Norris.
The Braves confirmed the one-year major league deal with Norris on Twitter. According to Jon Heyman of CBS Sports, Norris will make $2.5 million in 2016.
Norris isn't the free-agent splash Braves fans may be seeking, but he perfectly fits what the front office is trying to do in 2016. The right-hander appeared in 38 games with the Baltimore Orioles and San Diego Padres last season, posting a 6.