It’s uncommon, albeit not unprecedented, to see a free-agent bench player of this nature receive a deal of three or more years in length. It still seems likely that Chicago will make an addition at second base, and an upgrade in the outfield is also quite possible. Garcia is a competent backup just about anywhere, with 200-plus innings at every position other than first base, catcher and (of course) pitcher. Andrew Vaughn and Gavin Sheets saw some time in the outfield this year but are better suited at first base - where Jose Abreu is locked in - and/or designated hitter.
The ChiSox already have Yoan Moncada installed at third base, Tim Anderson at shortstop, Eloy Jimenez in left field and Luis Robert in center.
The Athletic’s James Fegan tweets that Garcia will continue as an oft-used backup around the diamond and, when injury necessitates, a temporary everyday option. 273/.317/.388 while seeing time at second base, shortstop, third base and all three outfield spots.ĭespite a need for an everyday second baseman in Chicago, it seems Garcia’s role won’t change much on his new contract. Dating back to 2017, when Garcia established himself as a fixture on the White Sox’ roster, he’s batted. 267/.335/.376 batting line with five homers, 22 doubles, four triples and six stolen bases (in eight attempts). Garcia, 30, tallied 474 plate appearances with the South Siders in 2021 - the second-highest total of his career - and posted a. It’ll be a surprising three-year commitment for MDR Sports Management client. NOVEMBER 30: The White Sox have agreed to re-sign infielder/outfielder Leury Garcia, reports MLB Network’s Jon Heyman ( Twitter link). TODAY, 12:57AM: Garcia receives a $16.5MM guarantee, Heyman reports.
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