SFGate.com · Nov 27, 2018
Braves add ex-A’s third baseman Josh Donaldson, bring back Brian McCann
Looking to improve on their first division title in five years, the Braves agreed Monday to one-year contracts with former A’s third baseman Josh Donaldson and catcher Brian McCann — two low-risk moves that give the team a chance to make another postseason run while not hindering the long-term development of all those young players.
Donaldson, who spent four seasons (2010, 2012-14) with the A’s before winning the AL MVP award with Toronto in 2015, agreed to a $23 million deal that matches what he made during a forgettable 2018 season, a person familiar with the agreement said. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical.
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