The Philadelphia Phillies have signed 35-year-old infielder Whit Merrifield to a one-year contract. The deal, valued at $8 million, includes a club option for 2025 with a $7 million salary for the current year and a potential $1 million buyout. Merrifield, known for his versatility as a super utility player, is expected to significantly enhance the Phillies' roster. This agreement, confirmed by multiple sources, marks a notable addition to the team as they prepare for the upcoming season and is projected to vault the Phillies over the second tier of the luxury-tax threshold of $257 million. The contract's specifics were first reported by FoulTerritoryTV, highlighting an $8 million guarantee. Merrifield's signing is seen as a strategic move for the Phillies, aiming to bolster their lineup and improve their competitive edge.
Phillies, Whit Merrifield agree to 1-year deal worth $8 million, per report https://t.co/4iwTVGXfnC
The Phillies have signed Super Utility man Whit Merrifield to a 1-year deal. https://t.co/MEHNRt4CCK
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Whit Merrifield has reportedly agreed to a 1-year deal with the @Phillies. Merrifield is one of just 7 players in our database to have multiple seasons with 40+ doubles and 40+ stolen bases. #MLB | #Phillies https://t.co/gRvUYO2WdP
Whit Merrifield is reportedly heading to the Phillies. 🛎️ https://t.co/JlzZuxtq7x https://t.co/ts6IgxPuKw
The addition of Merrifield will almost certainly vault the #Phillies over the second tier of the luxury-tax threshold ($257 million) and increases a club-record payroll. https://t.co/JvHtsxs0jk
Can confirm the Whit Merrifield deal is 1 year, $8 million.
The #Phillies have agreed to a one-year, $8 million contract with utilityman Whit Merrifield, a source confirmed. Merrifield, 35, is the righty-hitting bench bat -- a 10th man, of sorts -- that the Phillies have been seeking. @Ken_Rosenthal and @jonmorosi were on it.
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Phillies, INF/OF Whit Merrifield agree to 1-year deal, per multiple reports including @MLBNetwork insider @JonMorosi. https://t.co/yV0kFylGyG
Report: Phillies agree to 1-year, $8M deal with Merrifield https://t.co/Q4POEcYFq9
Report: Phillies sign Merrifield for $8 million https://t.co/gZVqaCoweW
Whit Merrifield to Phillies. $8M. 1 year plus option. @FoulTerritoryTV 1st reported!
Whit Merrifield is signing a one-year, $8M deal with the Phillies, per @JeffPassan. ✍️ https://t.co/rsZts5ZFnq
The Phillies are signing Whit Merrifield to a one-year, $8M deal with a club option for 2025 per @Ken_Rosenthal https://t.co/gZdmOxrQvU
Whit Merrifield is headed to Philly https://t.co/MmBxDnmxxb
The Phillies are signing infielder Whit Merrifield, per @jonmorosi. https://t.co/sy6Uklno7W
Superutilityman Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies are in agreement on a one-year, $8 million contract, sources tell ESPN.
Whit Merrifield is heading to the Philadelphia Phillies on a one-year deal worth $8 million, per @Ken_Rosenthal. The Phillies add even more talent to their roster! https://t.co/Qf8bheeN2x
Phillies, Whit Merrifield Agree To One-Year Deal https://t.co/QF4SOUcReH https://t.co/klBLAs3YIj
Free-agent infielder Whit Merrifield in agreement with Phillies on one-year, $8M contract, source tells @TheAthletic. Deal includes club option for 2025. First: @FoulTerritoryTV.
Source: Whit Merrifield and Phillies are in agreement. @MLBNetwork
🚨BREAKING! Foul Territory Exclusive 🚨 @WhitMerrifield has agreed to a deal with the @Phillies Details on the contract: 1 year, $7 Million Club option for $ 8 million w/ $1 million buyout ($8 Million guaranteed) Congrats to Whit! 🥳🍾🤑
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