Braves manager Brian Snitker is elated about the team’s signings of Charlie Morton and Travis d’arnaud,

Braves manager Brian Snitker was elated to learn Charlie Morton will be part of his rotation in 2022. Morton signed a one-year, $20 million extension with a team option for 2023 on Monday.

Morton was the second veteran to extend with the Braves in three weeks, joining catcher Travis d’arnaud, who signed for another two years in August.

“I think it’s great,” Snitker said. “Two quality guys, too. This is a place, in talking to players, it’s a very attractive situation here from the ballpark to the city to the team and organization. The history here, there’s a lot to like and be part of. I think it’s great we were able to bring back Travis and Charlie.”

D’arnaud has hit .241/328/.519 with three doubles and four homers over 15 games since returning from an 86-game absence because of a torn thumb ligament. The Braves missed him over that stretch, using an assortment of catchers while trying to replace the 2020 Silver Slugger.

In re-signing d’arnaud, the Braves also can be patient with young catchers Shea Langeliers and William Contreras, who are considered the organization’s future at the position. D’arnaud, for his on-field production and leadership, has been an instrumental part of the past two Braves teams.

Other notes from Tuesday:

■ Lefty Grant Dayton (shoulder inflammation) began a rehab assignment with the Florida Complex League on Tuesday, the Braves announced. Dayton pitched

in 13 games this season, posting a 6.23 ERA in 13 innings.

Dayton has appeared in 45 games over the past three seasons for the Braves. He’s arbitration-eligible for the third time this winter.

■ First baseman Freddie Freeman scored twice Sunday. He leads the National League with 101 runs. Freeman is trying to become the first first baseman to lead the league in runs over consecutive seasons since Albert Pujols achieved such with the Cardinals from 2009-10.

■ The Braves hadn’t announced a starter for today’s game before Tuesday’s series opener against Washington. “We’ll know something later on this afternoon,” Snitker said during his pregame Zoom conference. Drew Smyly, who was shifted to the bullpen last weekend, would be a logical candidate if the Braves are again expanding their rotation. Right-hander Kyle Wright also is on turn to pitch at Triple-a Gwinnett.

DAVID ZALUBOWSKI/AP Braves catcher Travis d’arnaud (above), who signed a two-year extension last week, will get a chance to team with right-hander Charlie Morton again next season.