When the Washington Nationals declined an option for Adam Eaton’s contract in late October, the move was a sign the right fielder would not be with the team next season. And on Tuesday, that finally became official.
Eaton signed a one-year, $7 million deal with the Chicago White Sox — rejoining the club that traded him to the Nationals in 2016. According to multiple reports, the White Sox also have a team option for Eaton for the following season that’s worth $8.5 million.
Eaton, 32, joins a young White Sox team that made the playoffs last season.