Report: Minor, Braves agree on contract


Oct 4, 2013; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Minor (36) throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of game two of the National League divisional series playoff baseball game at Turner Field. Daniel Shirey-USA TODAY Sports

The Atlanta Braves and starting pitcher Mike Minor reached agreement on a one-year, $3.85 million deal that will keep him from going to arbitration, MLB.com reported Friday.

Minor, who was eligible for arbitration for the first time, gets a significant pay hike over the $505,000 he made last season.

The 26-year-old left-hander started 32 games in 2013 for the Braves and posted a 13-9 record with a 3.21 ERA in 204 2/3 innings. He walked 46 batters and had 181 strikeouts. The 13 wins were a career best.

With Minor under contract, Braves players still eligible for arbitration are pitcher Craig Kimbrel, first baseman Freddie Freeman and outfielder Jason Heyward.