Report: Short-handed Braves signing Whit Merrifield

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The Atlanta Braves agreed to a contract with utility player Whit Merrifield, ESPN reported Monday.

The reported signing comes one day after All-Star second baseman Ozzie Albies fractured his left wrist.

Merrifield, 35, was released by Philadelphia on July 12 after batting .199 with three homers in 53 games.

The second baseman and outfielder is a three-time All-Star and three