The New York Mets have signed former Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs infielder Nick Madrigal to a one-year deal.

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The Chicago Cubs allowed Nick Madrigal to walk in November, non-tendering the former No. 4 pick. Madrigal was expected to be an elite player at the big league level after being selected No. 4 by the Chicago White Sox in the 2018 MLB Draft.

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The Mets have a one-year agreement with infielder Nick Madrigal, the club announced. It’s reportedly a split deal that pays the Wasserman client $1.35MM in the majors, with another $500K available via performance bonuses.

Madrigal hit .221 with 10 RBIs in 51 games for the Chicago Cubs last year. He was non-tendered by the team in November.

The New York Mets added infield depth Friday, signing Nick Madrigal to a one-year split contract, per Joel Sherman of The New York Post. The deal is worth $1.35 million with up to $500,000 in performance bonuses. Since it’s a split contract, the Mets won’t need to clear a 40-man roster spot for him.

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NEW YORK — The New York Mets signed infielder Nick Madrigal to a one-year contract Friday. Madrigal hit .221 with 10 RBIs in 51 games for the Chicago Cubs last year. He was non-tendered by the team in November.