Braves sign P Kohn to minor-league contract

Former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Michael Kohn has signed a one-year deal with the Atlanta Braves. (Beck Diefenbach/AP)

ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves have agreed to terms with right-hander Michael Kohn on a one-year deal.

The minor league contract includes an invitation to the Braves’ spring training.

The 28-year-old Kohn was 2-1 with a 3.04 ERA in 25 relief appearances with the Los Angeles Angels last season. He missed the 2012 season following Tommy John surgery. He is 5-6 with five saves in four seasons with the Angels. He appeared in a career-high 63 games and had a 3.74 ERA in 2013.

The Braves on Thursday also hired former Padres executive Chad MacDonald as special assistant to the general manager. MacDonald was the San Diego Padres’ vice-president and assistant general manager of player personnel from 2012-14.

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