MESA, Ariz. — The Chicago Cubs needed a veteran infielder, and they landed one of the best defensive players available.
The Cubs agreed to a one-year contract with shortstop Andrelton Simmons on Friday worth $4 million plus incentives, according to MLB Network’s Jon Heyman. The team has not announced the deal.
Simmons, a four-time Gold Glove winner at shortstop, will boost the middle infield defense and give manager David Ross injury insurance and options with Nico Hoerner and Nick Madrigal expected to get regular time at shortstop and second base, respectively.