CHICAGO — A person familiar with the negotiations tells the Associated Press that the Chicago White Sox are nearing a $43 million, six-year contract with highly regarded outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity Wednesday because the deal had not been agreed to. Jimenez’s deal would nearly double the previous high for a player with no major league service: Scott Kingery’s $24 million, six-year contract with Philadelphia before 2018 season. If he the 22-year-old is kept in the minor leagues for the first 20 days of the season, it would push back his free agent eligibility by one year until after the 2025 season. Jimenez hit .337 with 22 homers and 75 RBIs at double-A and triple-A last season.

Source: National Post March 20, 2019 21:11 UTC