Atlanta ? Mark Teixeira could be the Atlanta Braves’ new cleanup hitter as early as tonight.

The Braves reached an agreement Monday to send rookie catcher Jarrod Saltalamacchia and three minor leaguers to Texas for the switch-hitting Teixeira. The official announcement of the deal is expected to come today.

The negotiations were confirmed by people familiar with the deal who spoke to the Associated Press on condition of anonymity because it wasn’t finalized.

The Braves also were trying to complete a trade for Kansas City closer Octavio Dotel. Atlanta may be ready to send pitcher Kyle Davies to the Royals.