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Leury Garcia & Chicago White Sox Agree to New Contract Terms

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Leury Garcia is staying put…

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms with the 30-year-old Dominican professional baseball utility player and free agent infielder/outfielder, according to ESPN.

Leury Garcia Seeking a return to the postseason, the club brought back the popular, longest tenured player on the team. Garcia, 30, was used as a super utility player last season for the White Sox, appearing in 65 games in the outfield, 36 at second base, 19 at shortstop and 11 at third base.

He slashed .267/.335/.376 in 415 at-bats, and was a valuable player moving around the diamond as the White Sox were hit with a multitude of injuries throughout the summer.

The switch hitter is also one of the leaders on a young White Sox team who have made the playoffs the last two seasons. Garcia has been with the Sox since 2013.

Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The agreement was first reported by MLB Network.

Leury Garcia Signs One-Year Deal with the Chicago White Sox

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Leury Garcia is staying in the Windy City…

The 28-year-old Dominican professional baseball player has agreed to a one-year, $3.5 million deal with the Chicago White Sox.

Leury Garcia

Garcia gets $3.25 million in 2020, with the White Sox holding a $3.5 million option for 2021 with a $250,000 buyout. He avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $3.25-million contract in January.

Garcia hit .279 with eight home runs, 40 RBIs and a team-leading 93 runs for Chicago last year.

He made his MLB debut with the Texas Rangers on April 6, 2013. 

The Chicago White Sox Trade Rios to the Texas Rangers

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Alex Rios is heading to the Lone Star State…

The Texas Rangers have acquired the 32-year-old Puerto Rican Major League Baseball shortstop from the Chicago White Sox.

Alex Rios

The White Sox will send $1 million to Texas toward Rios’ salary, according to ESPN sources, while receiving either a player to be named later or cash considerations.

“I’m going to go to a team that is fighting for a playoff spot,” said Rios about his trade. “I believe it’s going to be refreshing. I believe they are hoping to win their division and go to the playoffs so let’s see what happens.”

The player to be named later is expected to be Dominican shortstop Leury Garcia, according to sources.

The Rangers put in a waiver claim for Rios on Thursday. According to Rangers manager Ron Washington, when he’s inserted into the lineup, he’ll bat sixth and play right field.

“He’s a good fit for us,” Rangers general manager Jon Daniels said. “We had interest in him prior to learning of Nelson’s suspension and continue to have interest him and we were able to work out a deal.”

Rios’ contract allowed him to block trades to six teams, but Texas was not on the list. He is owed $13 million next season and the remaining portion of his $12 million salary this season. He has a $2 million buyout for 2015. A trade clause in his contract boosted his 2014 and 2015 salary, as well as the 2015 buyout.

“It was a great ride,” Rios said of his time in Chicago. “I enjoyed my whole time here. I had many great moments here. So, I’m going to miss this place.”

Rios is sixth in the American League with 26 steals and he’s tied for fifth in the league with eight outfield assists.

“He’s a complete player,” Washington said. “He’s solid outfielder. He’s a tremendous baserunner. He just gives us completeness. That’s what we needed.”