The Brewers reportedly agreed to terms with shortstop Alex Gonzalez for a one-year deal with a vesting option for 2013. The 34-year-old must pass a physical to make the deal official.

Gonzalez hit .241 with 15 home runs and 56 RBIs for the Braves last season. In addition to the Braves, Gonzalez has played with the Red Sox, Blue Jays, Reds and Marlins over the course of his 12-year career.

Brewers general manager Doug Melvin said that the team was interested in Gonzalez because of his solid defense, which he said was the difference between Gonzalez and recently bought-out shortstop Yuniesky Betancourt.

“He still has good range; makes the tough plays,” Melvin said of Gonzelez. “He is durable. He’s a very similar offensive player to Yuni, but he’s a better defender.”