Morneau will be the designated hitter most of the time. He will relieve Jose Abreu at first base occasionally. He is likely to hit sixth between Todd Frazier and Brett Lawrie. Against right-handed pitching that gives the White Sox alternating right/left throughout the lineup. The White Sox optioned Jason Coats with the corresponding move.
Morneau’s missed the first half of the season after surgery on the primary flexor in his right elbow. Morneau has also had a history of concussions throughout his career. At $1 million for one year, the risk is definitely worth the award of signing Morneau.