Braves avoid arbitration with P Russell

Published January 16, 2015 6:29pm EST | Updated May 2, 2016 5:24pm EDT

Atlanta, GA (SportsNetwork.com) - The Atlanta Braves agreed to terms with pitcher James Russell on a one-year contract for the 2015 season, avoiding arbitration.

Russell, 29, was traded to the Braves from the Cubs last July and finished the season with an 0-2 record and a 2.97 earned run average over 66 games.

Over five seasons, the left-hander has compiled a 10-16 record with a 3.74 ERA and 219 strikeouts over 338 appearances.