Chris Carter Reportedly Signs with Yankees

Free-agent first baseman Chris Carter was looking to cash in after he smashed 41 home runs in 2016, and Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported the New York Yankees and Carter have agreed to a one-year, $3 million deal. Jon Heyman of Today's Knuckleball confirmed the move.

ESPN.com's Jerry Crasnick, citing sources, first reported the Yankees were interested in Carter.

In addition to smacking 41 home runs last season, Carter also struck out a National League-high 206 times in 644 total plate appearances. All told, he slashed .222/.321/.499 with an .821 OPS. 

While his splits last season against left-handed pitching weren't spectacular, he did bat .224/.338/.537 with 12 home runs and 31 RBI against southpaws.