Outfielder Austin Hays will play for the White Sox after agreeing to a one-year deal in exchange for $6 million.
CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have reached an agreement with outfielder Austin Hays for a contract year as a free agentaccording to ESPN sources.
The agreement has a value of 6 million dollars plus incentivesaccording to MLB Network and confirmed by ESPN.
Hays30, hit 15 home runs in 103 games with the Cincinnati Reds last seasonhaving spent most of his career with the Baltimore Orioles. He has a .262 batting average and a .748 OPS through his first eight years in the Big Leagues. During that time, he has played all three outfield positions, primarily left field.
Los White Sox They were looking for a veteran outfielder even before recently trading Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets. They also waived Michael Taylor and Mike Tauchman, who were part of last year’s team, creating a need for a veteran player to provide experience and leadership to a group of very young players on the roster. Chicago.
Hays joins Andrew Benintendi, Brooks Baldwin and newcomer Luisangel Acuna in the outfield of the White Soxwhere he could get plenty of playing time.
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