The Tampa Bay Rays reached agreement with catcher Jose Molina on a two-year, $4.5 million deal, CBSSports.com reported Sunday.
Molina, 38, is known more for his defensive skills and leadership qualities behind the plate than for his offense.
Molina hit .233 with two homers in 99 games in 2013.
He threw out 29 percent of baserunners who attempted to steal on him last season, and he has an ability to frame pitches to steal strikes for his pitchers.
Presumably, Molina will again split time with Jose Lobaton as the Rays starting catcher in 2014.
Molina started 87 games at catcher last season and 80 in 2012.