By JOEL SHERMAN

The Braves signed Kelly Johnson to a one-year, $2.825 million contract, avoiding arbitration, the Post has learned.

Johnson had asked for $3.3 million in arbitration and the Braves had countered at $2.35 million.

Johnson also can make $50,000 for each of 620 and 670 plate appearances. In addition, Johnson can earn $50,000 for MVP, $50,000 for being an All-Star, $25,000 for being a Gold Glove, $25,000 for being the Silver Slugger, $50,000 for being the World Series MVP and $25,000 for being the LCS MVP.