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Braves sign Felix Hernandez to minor-league deal

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The Atlanta Braves are bringing in a former Cy Young award winner on a minor-league deal. Former Seattle Mariners star Felix Hernandez signed a $1 million deal with the club Monday, according to Jon Heyman.

Hernandez, 33, has experienced a major decline over the past couple seasons. Since 2017, he’s posted a 5.42 ERA.

While the Mariners nearly sent Hernandez to the bullpen a number of times, the move never stuck.