The Braves have reached agreement on a one-year contract with free agent Troy Glaus to play first base, according to a major-league source.
The deal, which also includes incentives, is pending a physical, the source said.
Glaus, 33, has made only six career appearances at first, two last season with the Cardinals. However, he will give the Braves a potent right-handed bat as they seek to improve their offense.
The Braves had balked at re-signing free-agent first baseman Adam LaRoche due to his high price, sources said.
Glaus underwent surgery on his right shoulder last January, but returned to appear in 14 games for the Cardinals last September.
