Overview
- ESPN, MLB.com and other outlets report Atlanta and Yastrzemski have an agreement that includes a third-year club option, though the Braves have not announced it.
- The 35-year-old profiles as a heavy-side platoon hitter versus right-handed pitching and as rotational depth behind Ronald Acuña Jr., Michael Harris II and Jurickson Profar.
- Following a trade to the Royals, he hit .237/.339/.500 with 14 doubles and nine homers in 50 games, finishing 2025 at .233/.333/.403 overall.
- He owns a .238 career average with 123 home runs and a strong defensive résumé, including two Gold Glove finalist nods and 11 outfield assists in 2025.
- Coverage notes the move could give Atlanta flexibility at designated hitter or in late-game outfield alignments depending on matchups.