Report: Brewers, Reynolds agree to minor-league deal
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The Brewers' arduous pursuit for a first baseman reportedly culminated on Friday, as the club inked veteran slugger Mark Reynolds to a minor-league deal, according to multiple reports.
It's official. #Brewers have signed veteran 1B/3B Mark Reynolds to minor league contract with invitation to spring training.
— Tom (@Haudricourt) January 17, 2014
Reynolds, who belted 21 home runs with a .699 OPS over 135 games last season, could conceivably platoon with incumbent first baseman Juan Francisco, who struggled in a regular role in 2013 but managed 18 home runs against right-handed pitchers in 316 at-bats.
Mark Reynolds gets $2M salary plus 500K performance bonuses assuming in majors. Near lock to make brewers, may start at 1B.
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeymanCBS) January 17, 2014