According to multiple media reports Wednesday, the veteran designated hitter/first baseman and the Chicago White Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, US$12-million deal. The White Sox also would hold a $12-million option for 2021. In eight playoff games for the Yankees, he batted .161 (5-for-31) with no homers, two RBIs and 13 strikeouts. In 1,916 games over 15 major league seasons, Encarnacion has a .263/.352/.499 batting line with 414 home runs and 1,242 RBIs. With All-Star Jose Abreu established as the White Sox’s first baseman, Encarnacion likely will be employed as a designated hitter.

Source: National Post December 26, 2019 02:37 UTC