Alonso and the Athletics agreed to a one-year deal Wednesday, avoiding arbitration, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports. The deal is reportedly worth $2.65 million.
EDGE Analysis
Alonso, who came over from San Diego via trade in December, is expected to end up in a platoon situation at first base in 2016. He's coming off of a season in which he hit .282/.361/.381 with five home runs and 31 RBI in 2013 games.