January 2, 2025

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, infielder Josh Rojas has agreed to a one-year deal with the Chicago White Sox. Before being non-tendered earlier this offseason by the Mariners, Rojas hit .225 with a .286 wOBA and 91 wRC+. He hit eight home runs and finished with 31 RBI and 48 runs scored while adding 10 stolen bases. He has double-digit stolen bases in each of the last three seasons and could be a regular contributor this season for Chicago, who has plenty of question marks in the infield. The 30-year-old lefty has been very versatile, playing mostly 2B and 3B with a little SS mixed in as well. He also played a little in a corner outfield spot, setting him up as a potential utility option for Chicago this season. The fact that he's a lefty should keep him on the strong side of platoons, and he actually had a 104 wRC+ against righties last season. In 2023, Rojas was a key piece of the trade that sent closer Paul Sewald to Arizona back, but he struggled during his time in Seattle. This one-year, "prove it" deal will give him a chance to hit the market as a free agent again next year or possibly be moved to a contender at the Trade Deadline if he has a good start to the year. If he earns an everyday role out of Spring Training, he has enough upside to be an end-of-draft option in AL-only leagues.--Zach Thompson - RotoBaller
Source: Scott Merkin