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Andrew McCutchen is a five-time All-Star who boasts a career .287 batting average with 223 home runs and 185 stolen bases.

MLB hot stove: Phillies sign OF Andrew McCutchen to 3-year deal

The Phillies announced Wednesday they have signed outfielder Andrew McCutchen to a three-year deal. There is also a club option for the fourth year.

OFFICIAL: #Phillies and outfielder Andrew McCutchen have agreed to terms on a three-year contract. The deal includes a fourth-year club option for the 2022 season.

Welcome to Philadelphia, @TheCUTCH22! pic.twitter.com/LdlSpYQI71
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) December 13, 2018

According to Yahoo Sports, the deal is for three years. There are conflicting reports on what the deal is worth, but it is believed to be in the $45 million to $50 million range.

Source: Andrew McCutchen has a three-year deal with the Philadelphia Phillies. Not the five he originally was shooting for but still a good fit, as he moves cross-state from his longtime home in Pittsburgh.
— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 11, 2018

McCutchen's three-year deal with the Phillies expected to be in the range of about $45 million.
— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) December 11, 2018

McCutchen, 32, is a five-time All-Star wo boasts a career .287 batting average with 223 home runs and 185 stolen bases.

He played the first nine years of his career with the Pirates before he was traded to the Giants before the start of last season.

He was then dealt to the Yankees at the non-waiver trade deadline.

The Phillies have been active to start the winter meetings. They have been rumored to be looking into signing free-agent pitchers Dallas Keuchel and Zach Britton and are also reportedly meeting with Manny Machado and Bryce Harper. The team is also exploring trades according to another report from The Athletic.

Agreement with McCutchen opens up #Phillies to possibility of trading a younger OFer. Sixto Sanchez, the #Phils’ top pitching prospect, also has been involved in numerous trade discussions, sources say.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 11, 2018