Done deal: Cubs officially sign shortstop Simmons
The Cubs officially signed free-agent shortstop Andrelton Simmons on Tuesday, reportedly for one year at $4 million plus incentives.
An elite defender, Simmons has won four Gold Gloves over a 10-year career spent with the Braves, Angels and Twins.
When he broke in with Atlanta in 2012, he was teammates with Cubs manager David Ross.
Playing on a one-year, $10.5 million contract with Minnesota last season, Simmons batted a career-low .223/.283/.274 and had 3 home runs and 31 RBI in 131 games.
The 32-year-old is a lifetime .265/.313/.369 hitter with 70 homers and 437 RBI.
While his glove can help the Cubs, Simmons still has to compete with Nico Hoerner for playing time at short.
Hoerner might also split time with Nick Madrigal at second base and play some outfield.
According to Jon Morosi of MLB Network, the Cubs are in agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million contract with relief pitcher Chris Martin.
The 35-year-old righty pitched in 46 games with the Braves last season and was 2-4 with a 3.95 ERA and 1 save.
Martin, who is 6-foot-8, has also pitched for the Rockies, Yankees and Rangers.