The Miami Marlins and shortstop Tim Anderson have agreed to a one-year contract price $5 million, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers first reported.
Anderson spent the primary eight seasons of his profession with the Chicago White Sox, changing into a cornerstone of the group whereas making two All-Star video games. He had a batting common of no less than .300 for 4 straight seasons, a stretch that included a batting title in 2019.
Final 12 months, nonetheless, Anderson struggled mightily in Chicago, hitting simply .245 with only one residence run in 123 video games. His .582 OPS was the worst in baseball in 2023 amongst certified hitters, as he was one in all solely three hitters with no less than 500 plate appearances and an OPS under .600.
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Anderson might be trying to bounce again in Miami because the Marlins’ probably beginning shortstop in 2024. Final 12 months, Miami cut up shortstop reps between Jon Berti, Joey Wendle and Garrett Hampson, and each Wendle and Hampson left throughout free company. Moreover Anderson, the Marlins additionally added Nick Gordon and Vidal Bruján to their infield within the offseason.
The Marlins had been a shock playoff group final season, incomes the second wild card spot within the Nationwide League earlier than shedding to the Philadelphia Phillies within the first spherical.
