Athletics, Matt Joyce agree on 2-year, $11M deal

The Oakland Athletics added Matt Joyce to their outfield mix Wednesday by agreeing on a two-year, $11-million deal with the 32-year-old, the club announced.

Joyce will make $5 million in 2017 and $6 million in 2018, according to Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.

He gives the Athletics' lineup a left-handed hitting option, and can play the outfield alongside Khris Davis and Brett Eibner.

The nine-year veteran spent last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates, hitting 13 home runs with 42 RBI across 293 plate appearances, posting an .866 OPS with an on-base percentage north of .400.

Joyce hasn't produced against left-handed pitching during his career, posting a .185 average, but owns an .803 OPS against righties.

He's previously suited up for the Pirates, Detroit Tigers, Tampa Bays Rays, and Los Angeles Angels, slashing a combined .242/.341/.429 with 106 home runs, 149 doubles, and 376 RBIs.

In a corresponding move, the Athletics designated utility player Rangel Ravelo for assignment.