The Chicago White Sox need a starting third baseman as they haven’t had a consistent starter at the hot corner since Joe Crede left after the 2008 season. The White Sox will look to find a starting third baseman through free agency or trade this offseason and could also explore options through signing an international free agent.
Jae-Gyun Hwang of the Korea Baseball Organization Lotte Giants was posted by his team on November 30. MLB teams will have a week to submit blind bids to negotiate a contract with Hwang. The 28-year old shortstop and third baseman has played 1,057 games over nine seasons in the KBO and acclaimed notoriety this past baseball season due to a bat flip during a game this past July.