Australian pitcher Liam Hendriks has agreed to a deal with the Chicago White Sox that will land him almost $70 million and stands as the largest deal signed this MLB off-season so far.
The signing continues the White Sox’s off-season push to build a championship contender, agreeing to a multi-year deal with former Oakland A’s closer Hendriks, according to a baseball official with direct knowledge of the deal.
Liam Hendriks celebrates a playoff win for Oakland last season.Credit:AP
The official spoke on the condition of anonymity because the contract has not been finalised.
Hendriks’ deal would be for three years, plus an option for a fourth, and it would guarantee him $US54 million (almost $70 million). He will earn a $US1 million signing bonus, $US11 million in 2021, $US13 million in 2022, $US14 million in 2023 and a $US15 million club option or $15 million buyout in 2024. If the White Sox decline the option, the $US15 million will be paid out over the next 10 years with no interest.
