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Super-utility man Whit Merrifield and the Atlanta Braves are in agreement on a major league contract, and Merrifield will join the team a day after All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies fractured his wrist, sources told ESPN. Merrifield was released last week by the Philadelphia Phillies after hitting .199/.277/.295 with three home runs and 11 RBIs in 174 plate appearances. The 35-year-old signed a one-year, $8 million deal with the Phillies in the offseason and will receive a prorated portion of the $740,000 major league minimum from Atlanta. With Albies out an expected two months after suffering the injury applying a tag at second base to St. Louis center fielder Michael Siani, Merrifield will serve as insurance to rookie Nacho Alvarez Jr., who is expected to make his debut with Atlanta on Monday. Merrifield has played second base, third base and left field this season, and at other points in his career has manned center field, right field...
️ Although his stats with the Phillies were underwhelming, his versatility will be a great asset, especially with Ozzie Albies out. 
Looking forward to seeing how Merrifield and rookie Nacho Alvarez Jr. step up in the coming games. 
