CHICAGO -- Free agent outfielder Jon Jay and the White Sox have finalized a $4 million, one-year contract.
The 33-year-old Jay played for Kansas City and Arizona last season, batting .268 with three homers and 40 RBI in 143 games. He also made at least 24 starts at each spot in the outfield.
The addition of Jay gives the White Sox another veteran hitter after they struck out 1,594 times last season, tops in the majors. Jay also is friends with slugger Manny Machado, one of Chicago's top targets in free agency.
The White Sox announced the deal Thursday.