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Braves sign Chris Stewart to one-year deal

The Atlanta Braves have agreed to terms with free agent catcher Chris Stewart on a one-year major league contract. Stewart is expected to provide some additional organizational depth behind Tyler Flowers and Kurt Suzuki. To make room for Stewart on the 40-man roster, the team placed Grant Dayton on the 60-day disabled list.

The #Braves have agreed to terms with C Chris Stewart on a one-year Major League contract for 2018.

— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) February 14, 2018

Stewart spent last season with the Pirates appearing in 51 games while hitting .