The Chicago White Sox are signing outfielder Michael Taylor to a one-year, $1.95 million deal, according to multiple reports Tuesday. The 33-year-old center fielder is known for his defensive ability.
While he is known for his defensive skills (winning a Gold Glove and a Fielding Bible Award in 2021), the cons had begun to far outweigh the pros in Pittsburgh. The righty hitter was down to career lows this year with a .194 batting average and a .540 OPS.
With the 2023 season officially in the rearview, the Phillies made waves early on in the offseason by re-signing Aaron Nola to a seven-year, $172 million contract, solidifying the top of their rotation for years to come.
Outfielder Michael A. Taylor has been linked to both the Mets and the Red Sox this week, and MLB.com’s Jon Morosi adds the Reds and Blue Jays as another pair of clubs who’ve reached out.