Inside pitches were getting the best of Jose Abreu early in 2016, but now his inability to punish pitches low in the strike zone is reason to be concerned.
When the Chicago White Sox traded for Todd Frazier during the offseason, it addressed a need for more power in the lineup. In 2015, the team finished last in the American League in slugging and home runs. Carry all of the load power-wise was Jose Abreu, who was coming off back-to-back 30 homer seasons. By adding Frazier, general manager Rick Hahn had a duo that should have been easy to pencil in 60-plus dingers if both Abreu and Frazier can remain healthy.