Bud Norris agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Braves on Wednesday.

Norris agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million contract with the Braves on Wednesday.

Analysis:

The 30-year-old received a major-league contract but will take a steep pay cut after making $8.8 million last season. Norris was clobbered to the tune of a 7.06 ERA in 18 appearances (11 starts) for the Orioles last season before being released, and then pitched exclusively out of the bullpen after signing with the Padres in August. It's expected Norris will return to the rotation for the rebuilding Braves.