Overview
- Atlanta announced one-year, split major-league contracts for infielders Dominic Smith and Kyle Farmer after both made the roster out of camp.
- Each deal carries a $1.25 million salary while in the majors, with lower pay if assigned to the minors.
- Because the contracts are split, both players are on the roster now but could be optioned to Triple-A if another addition is made before rosters are due Wednesday.
- Smith is expected to serve primarily as a left-handed designated hitter against right-handed pitching, while Farmer offers defensive versatility across all four infield spots.
- MLB.com's Mark Bowman reports Martin Perez is not expected on the Opening Day roster, increasing the chances rookie Didier Fuentes makes the pitching staff.