MLB free agency: 3 landing spots for Andrelton Simmons
Andrelton Simmons is still available in MLB free agency. Many teams have inquired about the four-time Gold Glove shortstop, but he remains unsigned.
Simmons, 31, is known as one of the best defenders in baseball. His glove could be the best in the game, and he has immense range. His main weaknesses are his lack of power and that he does not walk very often.
MLB free agency: Defensive specialist Andrelton Simmons still available
This was not the best time for Simmons to hit MLB free agency. There are not a lot of teams that are willing to spend at his desired price range for a shortstop that can struggle offensively at times. The timing for Simmons to his free agency was not ideal.
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Last season, he hit .297 and drove in 10 runs over 30 games for the Los Angeles Angels. On Sept. 22, however, he opted out of the remainder of the 2020 season due to COVID-19.
He debuted for the Atlanta Braves in 2012, signed a seven-year, $58 million contract extension in 2014 and then was traded to the Angels after the 2015 season for pitcher Sean Newcomb, infielder Erick Aybar and prospects.
From 2012-20, nine seasons, Simmons has played in 1,060 games, slugging 67 home runs, driving in 406 runs, batting .269 and owning a career OPS. of .696.
It will most likely be for a bargain, but here are three teams that could sign Andrelton Simmons before the 2021 season.