White Sox reportedly avoid arbitration with Jose Abreu, settle on $13 million

Posted: Jan 12, 2018 / 01:04 PM CST / Updated: Jan 12, 2018 / 01:14 PM CST

CHICAGO, IL – SEPTEMBER 22: Jose Abreu #79 of the Chicago White Sox hits a double in the 4th inning against the Kansas City Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field on September 22, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

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CHICAGO – According to multiple reports, the White Sox avoided arbitration with first baseman Jose Abreu Friday.

The two sides reportedly agreed on a $13 million salary for the 2018 season.

Sources: #WhiteSox, Jose Abreu settle at $13 million, avoiding arbitration.

— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) January 12, 2018

Jose Abreu getting big payday with #WhiteSox, signing for $13 million

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) January 12, 2018

Abreu decided to make the final three years of his six-year deal eligible for arbitration back in November of 2016 to potentially earn more than $34 million he was set to make.

Since then, the soon to be 31-year-old Cuban slugger has been involved in numerous trade rumors as the Sox continue to rebuild.

Last season, Abreu finished the year with 33 home runs, 102 RBI and a .304 batting average.