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Braves Sign Dominic Smith, Kyle Farmer to Split Deals as Opening Day Roster Takes Shape

Split deals preserve flexibility to option either veteran before Wednesday’s roster deadline.

Jun 25, 2017; Atlanta, GA, USA; The logos shown on the side of first base during the game between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Atlanta Braves at SunTrust Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Atlanta announced one-year split contracts for Dominic Smith and Kyle Farmer on Saturday, placing both on the roster for now.
  • Per MLB.com’s Mark Bowman, the team can option either player to Triple-A if another addition is made before Opening Day rosters lock on Wednesday.
  • Smith, 30, is expected to handle most designated hitter at-bats against right-handed pitching after producing a .296/.343/.436 line versus righties last season.
  • Kyle Farmer, 35, secured a utility bench role after edging Brett Wisley in the spring competition.
  • Veteran left-hander Martin Pérez will stay with the club but not open on the active roster, which Bowman reported increases the likelihood that spring standout Didier Fuentes makes the pitching staff.