Brian McCann is returning to the franchise where he played the first nine seasons of his career.
McCann has reportedly agreed to terms with the Atlanta Braves, the franchise who drafted and developed him, on a free agent deal, according to Mark Bowman of MLB.com.
Brian McCann is coming home. McCann and the Braves have reached an agreement. Contract specifics have not been revealed.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) November 26, 2018
Bowman further reports that McCann took less money to return to Atlanta.
McCann made it clear he wanted to be with the Braves. He passed up some more lucrative offers to once again play in his hometown.
— Mark Bowman (@mlbbowman) November 26, 2018
In addition to coming up with the Braves organization, McCann is a Georgia native. It wouldn’t be shocking if this turns out to be the 34-year-old’s last stop. He will essentially act as the replacement for Kurt Suzuki, who departed to join the Washington Nationals a week ago.
