White Sox add Austin Hays on a one-year deal to stabilize the outfield
The Chicago White Sox agreed to sign outfielder Austin Hays to a one-year contract (reports place around $5–6 million) with a mutual option for 2027 and a $1 million buyout, plus up to $375k in plate-appearance incentives. The 30-year-old right-handed hitter is expected to slot into regular outfield duties and provide defense and versatility as Chicago continues to reshape its roster for 2026. The signing follows payroll moves intended to fund further improvements and a potential push toward contention in the coming seasons.
