Braves Sign Two Infielders to Major League Deals

Kyle Farmer and Dominic Smith earn roster spots after strong spring training performances.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 2:19am by Ben Kaplan

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The Atlanta Braves have signed infielders Kyle Farmer and Dominic Smith to major league contracts, the team announced on Saturday. Both players earned roster spots after attending spring training on minor league deals.

Why it matters

The Braves are looking to bolster their infield depth ahead of the upcoming season, and the additions of Farmer and Smith provide experienced options with proven major league production.

The details

The contracts for both players are split deals, paying them $1.25 million while they are on the major league roster. The agreements also include lower salaries if they are assigned to the minor leagues at any point during the season. Farmer, 35, appeared in 97 games for the Colorado Rockies last year, batting .227 with 8 home runs and 31 RBIs. Smith, 30, played 63 games for the San Francisco Giants in 2022, hitting .284 with 5 home runs and 33 RBIs.

  • The Braves signed Farmer and Smith to their major league contracts on Saturday, March 22, 2026.

The players

Kyle Farmer

A 35-year-old infielder who has played in 804 career major league games with the Dodgers, Reds, Twins, and Rockies.

Dominic Smith

A 30-year-old first baseman who has appeared in 756 career major league games with the Mets, Nationals, Red Sox, Reds, and Giants.

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The takeaway

The Braves' additions of Farmer and Smith provide the team with experienced infield depth and versatility as they look to build on their recent success and compete for another division title in 2026.