Marlins sign 2-time All-Star shortstop
Apr 11, 2019; Cincinnati, OH, USA; A view of a New Era Miami Marlins hat in the dugout during the game against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
The Miami Marlins have a new starting shortstop.
Tim Anderson has agreed to a 1-year, $5 million deal with the Marlins, according to multiple reports.
News: Shortstop Tim Anderson and the Miami Marlins are in agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN.
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Anderson was one of the bigger names still available on the free-agent market. The 30-year-old spent the first eight years of his career with the Chicago White Sox and was named an All-Star in 2021 and 2022. Anderson won a Silver Slugger Award in 2020 and an AL batting title in 2019.
The White Sox decided to move on from Anderson this offseason after he had become a bit of a malcontent. There was some talk that Anderson might have to move to second base, but the Marlins intend to have him play shortstop.
Anderson batted just .245 in 123 games last season, so the Marlins will be hoping for better production out of the career .282 hitter.
