CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a one-year, $12-million contract with three-time All-Star first baseman/designated hitter Edwin Encarnación, which includes a club option for 2021. Under terms of the agreement, Encarnación will receive $12 million in 2020, while the White Sox hold a $12-million option for 2021 which does not include a buyout.
Encarnación, who turned 37 on January 7, batted .244/.344/.531 (102–418) with 34 home runs, 86 RBI and 81 runs scored over 109 games last season between Seattle and New York-AL. His 34 home runs tied for 12th in the American League and marked his eighth straight season with 30 or more, the longest active streak in the major leagues.