Adam Duvall returns for another stint with Braves. He will platoon with Jarred Kelenic
BY PAUL NEWBERRY
Updated 8:43 PM GMT+1, March 14, 2024
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ATLANTA (AP) — Adam Duvall is returning for another stint with the Atlanta Braves, who signed the slugging outfielder on Thursday to a $3 million deal for the 2024 season.
The 35-year-old Duvall is expected to platoon in left field with newcomer Jarred Kelenic, who has struggled in spring training after being acquired from the Seattle Mariners.
Kelenic had just three hits in 34 at-bats through Wednesday, with three RBIs, one stolen base and nine strikeouts. With it becoming apparent that the left-handed hitter wasn’t ready to handle the job on a regular basis, the Braves found a solid right-handed option.
Duvall hit .247 with 21 homers and 58 RBIs last season with the Boston Red Sox. He played in just 92 games, missing two months after fracturing his left wrist attempting to make a diving catch.
This will be Duvall’s third stint with the Braves. He is best known for playing a key role in the team’s run to the 2021 World Series title after being acquired from Miami in one of several deals ahead of the trade deadline that helped Atlanta rebuild its injury ravaged outfield.