The Braves avoided arbitration with five players on Friday, including Jason Heyward.

Heyward received a one-year, $3.65 million deal. He made $565,000 last season while batting .269 with 27 homers, 82 RBIs and 21 stolen bases.

Atlanta also reached deals with Kris Medlen, Eric O'Flaherty, Jonny Venters and Cristhian Martinez.