Reynolds returns to Rockies on minor-league deal

The Colorado Rockies' offseason goal seems to be adding even more power to an already lethal home-run hitting team.

The club has agreed to bring back veteran first baseman Mark Reynolds on a minor-league deal, the team announced.

Reynolds had a $3-million offer to play in Korea on the table, but wanted to return to Colorado, reports Jon Heyman of FanRagSports.

The 33-year-old is expected to be Ian Desmond's backup at first base, where Reynolds started 102 games for the Rockies last season.

As is usually the case when hitting in the friendly confines of Coors Field in Colorado, Reynolds saw a spike in production with the club last year, hitting .282/.356/.450 with 14 home runs and 53 RBIs in 118 games. Playing at home, Reynolds combined for .310/.383/.497. But a promising sign for the Rockies was his production away from Coors, where he hit a steady .255/.329/.403 in 59 games.

The slugger has bounced around from team to team the last few years, playing with the St. Louis Cardinals, Milwaukee Brewers, Cleveland Indians, and Baltimore Orioles since 2012. He's combined to hit 93 home runs since then but also strikes out a ton, with 668 throughout the same time span.