Done deal:Former New York Mets utility player signed by the Atlanta Braves

Former New York Mets utility player signed by the Atlanta Braves

On Friday, the Atlanta Braves signed utility infielder Luis Guillorme, formerly

of the New York Mets, to a one-year, $1.1 million contract, adding depth to their bench.

Playing second base, shortstop, and third base for the Mets for the previous six

seasons, Guillorme, 29, is 29 years old. In 54 games the previous season, he hit.224. His career batting average is.261.

In 2022, Guillorme made 61 starts at second base, hit.273, and played in a career-high 102 games.

David Fletcher, who was acquired from the Los Angeles Angels on December 8,

will face off against Guillorme for a bench spot.

Last week, Atlanta sent left-hander Chris Sale to Boston in exchange for infield

prospect Vaughn Grissom. Sale and the team reached an agreement on a $38 million, two-year contract on Thursday.

In addition, the Braves declared that they had avoided arbitration by signing right-

hander Huascar Ynoa to a one-year contract worth $825,000. After having elbow surgery, Ynoa missed the 2023

season. He may be able to compete for the No. 5 spot in the rotation or a long relief role.

In 2021, Ynoa started 17 games and finished 4-6 with a 4.05 ERA. However, his season was cut short when he

punched a bench after a subpar performance and broke his right hand. In 2022, he only made two starts.

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