White Sox trade Micah Johnson and Trayce Thompson for Todd Frazier

The White Sox are also sending Micah Johnson and Trayce Thompson to the Dodgers as part of the trade, according to reports.

The White Sox wind up with third baseman Todd Frazier, who experienced a power surge with the Reds during the 2015 season. And the Reds received utility man Jose Peraza, outfielder Scott Schebler and infielder Brandon Dixon from the Dodgers’. “I can’t wait to see what we’re all about and get to spring training”. 806 previous year. His arrival means that the newly acquired Brett Lawrie will move over to second base. Hahn said that Carlos Sanchez, who played most of the 2015 season at second, could be a versatile option off the bench or at shortstop, along with Tyler Saladino. Frazier, an All-Star in both 2014 and 2015, hit 35 home runs last season with the Reds and hit.255/.309/.498. A young and very capable player, we saw a nice sample of what he can do last season when the 24-year-old slashed.280/.315/.446 in his 398 plate appearances which also included 13 home runs and 48 RBIs.

Cueto posted a photo on Twitter of him at the ballpark Wednesday, writing: “It’s an even year and I’m ready to roll”. He will also be under Sox control in 2017, when he will be arbitration eligible.

–Ageless right-hander Bartolo Colon will be back with the New York Mets next season after a deal was struck on a one-year, $7.25 million contract, multiple media outlets reported.

Each team was able to check something of their respective to-do lists, and the White Sox are sitting in a good spot going into 2016 after acquiring Todd Frazier. “But we’re more of the mind to develop him as a starting pitcher”. Frazier was Cincinnati’s second-best player in 2015 and arguably the face of the franchise. 806 OPS in 157 games overall, compared to a. 259 batting average and. But he said the numbers did not worry him.

“Hopefully, they get that package worked out”, Thompson said. “It’s tough to do, not to make an excuse”.

But hey, at least Frazier’s first name isn’t Adam.

Just when you thought it was safe for people to settle down following the buzz around the Chicago Cubs, baseball in the Windy City, including the Crosstown Classic, was just stepped up a notch.

Montas throws extremely hard, but may end up as a full-time reliever rather than an impact starter.

A’s: The team released first baseman Nate Freiman.

Johnson struggled defensively in his first season at the major-league level, but Thompson had a breakout few months for the club.

Walt Jocketty, the Reds president of baseball operations, said trade talks involving Frazier began to heat up during last week’s winter meetings. “Certainly today was no exception”. “I’ve got to be truthful with you”.

Schebler is best suited as a corner outfielder, which happens to be an area of need for the Reds; especially if the team ends up trading Jay Bruce.