Hudson Agrees on 3-Year Deal to Stay With Braves

Tim Hudson has agreed to a new three-year contract with the Atlanta Braves.

Hudson could have returned to the Braves under a $12 million mutual option, but the two sides focused on talks for a longer deal after the right-hander showed he had overcome major elbow surgery.

They worked out a deal through 2012, with a club option for 2013.

Terms of the new contract are not yet available.

The Braves now have six starters under contract for next season and are expected to pursue a trade that would bolster their offense.