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
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.
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.
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.