Nearly two months removed from the end of the MLB postseason, the Miami Marlins are finally closing in on their first free agent signing. Infielder Jean Segura agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract with the club on Wednesday (pending physical).
Segura, who turns 33 in March, has spent the vast majority of his Major League Baseball career as a middle infielder, which makes this a curious fit. Jazz Chisholm Jr. and Miguel Rojas are the incumbent starting second baseman and shortstop, respectively. Joey Wendle, Charles Leblanc and Jon Berti also saw significant time at those positions in 2022 and enjoyed periods of productivity.