February 5, 2025
ANALYSISHowever, the 29-year-old could face a serious challenge this spring from former Cub prospect
Matt Mervis, who has significantly more power potential. Bride provided Miami with a solid bat after joining the big-league roster for good in late July last season, slashing .279/.365/.485 over 241 plate appearances with 11 homers in only 58 games, but his career track record suggests he could have a hard time matching that output over a full campaign. Bride and Mervis could also end up platooning at first base, with Bride on the short side, if rookie slugger
Deyvison De Los Santos wins the DH job this spring.