Earlier this morning, the Braves annouced via Twitter that they have signed Ervin Santana to a one-year deal.
Per ESPN, the deal is worth approximately $14 million.
Especially considering the injuries to the team's rotation, adding the best available free-agent pitcher makes a ton of sense.
Kris Medlen, the expected Opening Day starter, left his last start with what could be a season-ending injury, but he is still being evaluated.
In addition, Mike Minor may also begin the season on the disabled list and Brandon Beachy left Monday's start with elbow/forearm tightness.
With the Royals last season, Santana was 9-10 with a career-best 3.24 ERA and struck out 161 batters in 211 innings pitched.
