MIAMI - Ichiro Suzuki has signed a one-year contract to remain with the Miami Marlins and try to reach the 3,000-hit milestone in the majors.
Suzuki, who turns 42 on Oct. 22, is tied for 33rd on the hits list with 2,935. He had 91 in 153 games for the Marlins this year but batted a career-low .229, dropping his career average to .314.
His slugging percentage this year was .279, the lowest among all major-league players with more than 300 at-bats. But injuries to other outfielders -- including slugger Giancarlo Stanton -- made him an everyday player.