July 8, 2024

Cody Bellinger returning to Cubs, agrees to three-year, $80 million deal - Chicago Sun-Times

MLB free agency 2023-24 tracker: Cody Bellinger reportedly returning to Cubs on 3-year, $80 million deal

The former MVP is staying in Chicago after a resurgent 2023

Tim Anderson agrees to 1-year deal with Marlins

Cody Bellinger returning to Cubs, agrees to three-year, $80 million deal - Chicago Sun-Times

The Miami Marlins made a late free-agent addition Feb. 22, agreeing with shortstop Tim Anderson on a 1-year deal, sources confirmed Yahoo Sports. The deal is worth $5 million, with a $500,000 trade escalator.

Anderson, who spent his first eight MLB seasons with the Chicago White Sox, is looking for a bounce-back season to reset his value in 2024. The two-time All-Star is coming off the worst season of his career, in which he slashed .245/.286/.296 with one home run and an MLB-worst .582 OPS before the White Sox declined his option in November.

Cody Bellinger returning to Cubs, agrees to three-year, $80 million deal - Chicago Sun-Times

Even so, Anderson was among the top free agents still looking for a team as full-squad workouts began in February. He was No. 13 on Yahoo Sports’ list of the winter’s top 25 free agents.

Whit Merrifield joining Phillies on 1-year deal

Infielder and utilityman Whit Merrifield joined the Phillies on a 1-year deal with a club option for 2025, agreed to Feb. 16. The contract is reportedly for $8 million in 2024.

Cody Bellinger returning to Cubs, agrees to three-year, $80 million deal - Chicago Sun-Times

Merrifield spent the past two seasons with the Blue Jays after playing with the Royals from 2016 to 2022.

Jorge Soler signing with Giants

The Giants and outfielder/designated hitter Jorge Soler agreed to a three-year, $42 million contract on Feb. 13. He was No. 21 on Yahoo Sports’ list of this winter’s top free agents.

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