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The Philadelphia Phillies have officially announced the acquisition of Whit Merrifield, a dynamic player skilled in both infield and outfield roles, with a contract spanning one year.

This agreement secures for Merrifield an $8 million guarantee, which includes a salary of $7 million for the upcoming season and a $1 million buyout option for 2025, also set at $8 million. The contract further incorporates performance incentives that could elevate its total worth to $16.6 million across two years.

At 35, Merrifield ventured into free agency relatively late in his career, a scenario shaped by his delayed breakthrough in major league baseball and a prior extension deal with the Kansas City Royals. Making his major league debut at the age of 27 in 2016, he quickly became an integral part of the team by the next season. Between 2017 and 2020, Merrifield consistently outperformed the average, maintaining a batting line of .297/.345/.452, marking him 11% above the league’s average. He impressed with his agility and defensive skills, stealing 111 bases and providing top-notch defense at second base and throughout the outfield.

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