The Atlanta Braves announced on Twitter that they have agreed to terms with former Toronto Blue Jay, José Bautista.
The 37-year-old slugger has been signed on a one-year, minor-league contract for the 2018 season, and has reported to Atlanta's extended spring training complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
An outfielder with the Blue Jays, the Braves said Bautista will play third base.
Atlanta's GM is Canadian Alex Anthopoulos, who formerly held that post in Toronto.
Bautista will reportedly receive a US$1-million, one-year deal if added to the 40-man major league roster.
Bautista earned $18 million on a one-year deal with Toronto last season and became a free agent.
He went unsigned over the winter after batting .203 with 23 homers and 63 runs-batted in.
— with files from The Canadian Press