The Atlanta Braves announced Wednesday the team agreed to a one-year minor league deal for the 2018 season with former Toronto Blue Jays infielder Jose Bautista.

Bautista, who will play third base, reported to the Braves’ extended spring training complex in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., according to the Braves.

Here’s what fans had to say about the signing:

Braves signed Bautista as a third baseman. He has played 6 positions since 2001 Braves GM Alex Anthopoulos was with the Blue Jays when they acquired Bautista from Pittsburgh Bautista hit the most homers in the majors in 2010 and 2011 Bautista is a six-time American League All-Star He famously flipped his bat in Game 5 of the 2015 ALDS

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