The Los Angeles Angels have exercised their $7 million option on Yunel Escobar for the 2017 season.

Escobar, 34, had a .355 on-base percentage with five home runs and 39 RBIs in 2016, his first season with the Angels.

He had a $1 million buyout on his contract. The Angels acquired Escobar from the Washington Nationals last offseason.