Jose Abreu

The Chicago White Sox and first baseman Jose Abreu agreed to terms on a three-year, $50 million contract, the team announced on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Abreu had already accepted the team's qualifying offer, so he was headed back to Chicago either way. This extension now keeps him with the White Sox for the next three years as they continue to rebuild. Last season, Abreu hit .284 with 85 runs scored, 33 home runs, 123 RBI, and two stolen bases.

Jeff Passan of ESPN reports Jose Abreu has accepted the one-year, $17.8 million qualifying offer from the White Sox.

Fantasy Impact

Bob Nightengale adds that Abreu and the White Sox are still interested in working out a long term contract. Abreu has made it known that he wants to stay in Chicago and be a part of their rebuild. In 2019 he belted 33 homers to go along with 123 RBI and an .833 OPS.

ESPN's Jeff Passan reports the White Sox are talking to Jose Abreu about a possible long term contract.

Fantasy Impact

Abreu wants to stay in Chicago and the White Sox would like to keep him, so this makes sense. The 32-year-old would be unlikely to garner much interest on the open market despite his impressive 2019 results. He's a well respected veteran leader for Chicago's growing core.

The White Sox extended a one-year, $17.8 million qualifying offer to Jose Abreu.

Fantasy Impact

Abreu wants to stay with the White Sox so it actually wouldn't be that surprising to see him accept this. The two sides could also try and work out a multi-year contract. Abreu hit 33 homers while posting an .833 OPS in 2019.

Chicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu went 1-for-1 with a double and a run in a 5-3 win over the Tigers in Sunday's season finale.

Fantasy Impact

Abreu finishes the season with a .284 average, .833 OPS, 38 doubles, 33 homers, 85 runs, and 123 RBI. The impending free agent may have played his final game with the White Sox on Sunday.