Flores was released by the Braves on Friday.

Flores was a long shot to earn a roster spot over either Christian Bethancourt or A.J. Pierzynski, and his .179 (5-for-28) spring batting average certainly did not help. Flores has not appeared in the majors since 2012, but he should be able to land a minor league job somewhere.

Flores has signed a minor league deal with the Braves, Matt Eddy of Baseball America reports.

A former back-up for the Nationals, Flores has fallen onto hard times, hitting .200 in Triple-A for the Rays, Dodgers, and Royals' affiliates across the last two seasons. He will compete for a back-up spot in spring training, but it's doubtful he comes anywhere close to the major league roster without an injury to Christian Bethancourt and A.J. Pierzynski.

Rays signed C Jesus Flores to a minor league contract.

Flores had been at the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate but was released after batting just .164/.218/.233 over 22 games. He's been assigned to Triple-A Durham.

Dodgers signed C Jesus Flores to a minor league contract with a spring training invite.

Flores was non-tendered by the Nationals in late November after batting just .213/.248/.329 with six home runs and 26 RBI last season. He also threw out just 15 percent (nine out of 60) attempted basestealers. He'll function as depth behind A.J. Ellis and Tim Federowicz.

Nationals non-tender C Jesus Flores.

With Wilson Ramos and Kurt Suzuki handling the catching duties, Flores appears to be the odd man out. The 27-year-old had a disappointing season, hitting .213/.248/.329 with six homers and 26 RBI in 2012.

Adam Rubin of ESPNNewYork.com hears that the Mets are eyeing Jesus Flores and Carlos Maldonado of the Nationals in their search for catching help.

Flores is a former Mets farmhand that the Nats picked up in the Rule 5 Draft. He's batted .241/.289/.375 over parts of five seasons with Washington. Either he or Maldonado would likely be used in a platoon role with Josh Thole.

Jesus Flores launched a three-run homer Tuesday night in the Nationals' 4-1 defeat of the Braves.

The critical blast off Paul Maholm in the fifth inning was his only hit in three trips to the plate. Flores is batting just .218 on the season with four homers and 22 RBI, and has been losing at-bats to Kurt Suzuki over the past few weeks. They're both weak fantasy options.

Jesus Flores (back) is in the Nationals' starting lineup Tuesday against the Mets.

Flores was rested each of the last two days after receiving an anti-inflammatory injection in his back on Saturday. However, the Nationals are encouraged enough with his progress to insert him back into the lineup.

Jesus Flores (back) is out of the Nationals' lineup again Monday.

Flores has been battling a sore back recently and received an anti-inflammatory injection on Saturday. He's feeling better, but the Nats won't start him until he proves he can take batting practice. Sandy Leon is starting behind the dish Monday.

Jesus Flores returned to action on Saturday July 21.

Jesus Flores left Friday's game against the Braves in the seventh inning with lower back stiffness.

Sandy Leon pinch-hit for him in the seventh inning and played the rest of the game behind the plate. Nationals manager Davey Johnson thinks Flores will be OK, so consider him day-to-day for now.

Jesus Flores went 2-for-3 and drove home the Nationals' lone run Saturday in a loss to the Marlins.

Flores delivered an RBI single off Mark Buehrle in the fifth inning, scoring Ian Desmond and tying the game at 1-1. While Flores doesn't possess the same dynamic talent as Wilson Ramos, he has done a serviceable job as his fill-in, hitting .238 with three homers and 16 RBI since being forced into regular duty. Flores remains a playable option for those in deep two-catcher leagues.

Jesus Flores returned to action on Saturday June 2.

Jesus Flores (hamstring) is not in Monday's lineup.

Flores is being bothered by mild tightness in his right hamstring. Carlos Maldonado will get the start behind the plate on Monday afternoon against the Marlins.

Jesus Flores was diagnosed with a tight right hamstring.

The Nationals say the injury is not serious, which is spectacular news for a team that is already without its starting and third-string catchers. There's a decent chance Flores won't miss any time.

Jesus Flores finished 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's walkoff loss to the Reds.

Flores has taken over as the Nationals' starting catcher in the wake of Wilson Ramos' ACL tear. The 27-year-old is batting just .231/.273/.256 so far this season but has shown flashes of offensive production in the past when given regular playing time. He's worth owning in NL-only fantasy leagues.

Jesus Flores doubled twice and drove in the Nationals' lone run Saturday against the Astros.

A healthy Flores could be the game's best backup catcher, but considering that he's played in just 59 games the last three years, there is reason for skepticism. His shoulder is supposed to be sound now, so he'll likely get a lot of action this spring.

The Nationals have agreed to a one-year contract with Jesus Flores, avoiding arbitration.

The deal carries an $850,000 base. Flores was eligible for arbitration this winter for the third time in his career. He made $750,000 in 2011 while batting .209/.253/.314 with one home run in 91 MLB plate appearances.

Jesus Flores left a game in the Venezuelan Winter League due to discomfort in his right leg.

Flores is expected to see a doctor. The 27-year-old catcher batted .209/.253/.314 with one home run over 91 plate appearances with the Nationals this season and is eligible for arbitration for the third time this winter.

Jesus Flores is 11-for-18 through his first four games in the Venezuelan Winter League.

The Nationals are expected to shop Flores this offseason in order to clear more playing time for young catcher Wilson Ramos. The 26-year-old Flores will only help his stock with a big winter league stat line.