BREAKING: Whit Merrifield Chooses Next Playing Destination

Free agent infielder, Whit Merrifield, has chosen his next team.

Having become a free agent after both he and the Toronto Blue Jays declined their mutual option, Merrifield has been on the radar of several teams.

Whit Merrifield is expected to sign with a team in the next few days.

8 years of utility all around the diamond, including all three outfield positions and second base. Career .284 hitter with a 102 OPS+. 201 stolen bases in 8 years.

Dave Dombrowski needs to be in on Whit. pic.twitter.com/eXoLBWCoSB

— Luke Arcaini (@ArcainiLuke) February 15, 2024

According to several sources, Merrifield is in agreement with the Philadelphia Phillies on a contract.

His performance, especially post-trade to the Blue Jays, where he managed to turn his batting around and secure a third All-Star nod, makes him a valuable asset.

Despite a second-half dip in performance, his overall season stats remained respectable, making him one of the top second basemen in the free agent market this offseason.

Superutilityman Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract, sources tell ESPN.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) February 16, 2024

Last season, the 34-year-old posted a .272/.318/.382 triple-slash line, with 11 home runs, 67 RBIs, 26 stolen bases, and 66 runs scored across 145 games played.

The Boston Red Sox and the Chicago White Sox had shown preliminary interest, with Merrifield's versatility and experience adding potential value to their line-ups, but now the Phillies have come out at the last second to snag the All-Star infielder.

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