White Sox finalize 25-man roster

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CATCHERS

No. 38 Omar Narvaez

Bats: L  |  Throws: R

Ht: 5-11  |  Wt: 215

Age: 25  |  Service Time: 0.089

The second-year catcher not only became a comfortable target for pitchers last season, he also proved to have a steady eye at the plate with 14 walks vs. 14 strikeouts.

No. 18 Geovany Soto

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-1  |  Wt: 225

Age: 34  |  Service Time: 9.096

The steady veteran is an improvement over the ’16 duo when it comes to framing. Injuries have limited him to 56 games per year the last five season, including 26 in 2016.

INFIELDERS

No. 79 Jose Abreu

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-3  |  Wt: 255

Age: 29  |  Service Time: 3.00

Rebounded over final 52 games after dealing with myriad distractions. Hit .340/.401/.557 in final 227 plate appearances to reach 100 RBIs in third straight year.

No. 18 Tyler Saladino

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-0  |  Wt: 200

Age: 27  |  Service Time: 1.087

An impressive glove no matter where plays, showed steady progress at the plate in his second year. Hit .294/.323/.406 in 191 plate appearances after becoming a starter.

No. 7 Tim Anderson

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-1  |  Wt: 185

Age: 23  |  Service Time: 0.115

Proved to be a formidable player despite his relative inexperience. Has room to improve. Team recently extended him potentially for eight years and $50.5 million.

No. 21 Todd Frazier

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-3  |  Wt: 220

Age: 31  |  Service Time: 5.071

Potential trade candidate offered a significant upgrade at the hot corner. Provided leadership and steady defense as well as career best in homers (40) and RBIs (98).

No. 24 Matt Davidson

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-3  |  Wt: 230

Age: 26  |  Service Time: 0.145

Finally found the groove the club had long hoped for last season before he broke his foot. Should get a chance to prove his value during the club’s rebuild.

No. 5 Yolmer Sanchez

Bats: S  |  Throws: R

Ht: 5-11  |  Wt: 185

Age: 24  |  Service Time: 1.134

Middle infielder should get a fair amount of playing time with Brett Lawrie gone. Had a nice spring, hitting .305/.354/.542 with three home runs.

OUTFIELDERS

No. 26 Avisail Garcia

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-4  |  Wt: 240

Age: 25  |  Service Time: 3.167

Hope is he can find a medium between how he hits with runners in scoring position (.355/.421/.538) and without runners on (.217/.268/.354).

No. 64 Jacob May

Bats: S  |  Throws: R

Ht: 5-10  |  Wt: 180

Age: 25  |  Service Time: 0.00

Speedy, switch-hitting outfielder comes from strong baseball bloodline. Outstanding overall spring helped him win job over recently traded Peter Bourjos.  

No. 53 Melky Cabrera

Bats: S  |  Throws: L

Ht: 5-10  |  Wt: 210

Age: 32  |  Service Time: 10.148

Bounced back from dismal start to 2015 season with consistent all-around offense. Free agent to be could be dealt before deadline if he performs once again.

No. 25 Cody Asche

Bats: L  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-1  |  Wt: 205

Age: 26  |  Service Time: 3.045

Seeking a fresh start, left-handed stick showed versatility in the field and some power. Could work his way into good playing time if he stays consistent.

No. 28 Leury Garcia

Bats: S  |  Throws: R

Ht: 5-8  |  Wt: 170

Age: 26  |  Service Time: 2.025

Rick Renteria loves the versatility and speed he provides them. Can play all over the infield and should see time in center field alongside May.

STARTING PITCHER

No. 62 Jose Quintana

Bats: L  |  Throws: L

Ht: 6-1  |  Wt: 220

Age: 28  |  Service Time: 4.133

A first-time All-Star last season, the southpaw is one of the most consistent pitchers. Team-friendly contract also makes him one of the most tradable.

No. 33 James Shields

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-3  |  Wt: 215

Age: 35  |  Service Time: 10.125

One of the game’s most dependable starters, he’s looking to bounce back from a dismal season. Posted a 6.77 ERA in 22 starts after he was acquired from San Diego.

No. 45 Derek Holland

Bats: S  |  Throws: L

Ht: 6-2  |  Wt: 215

Age: 30  |  Service Time: 7.120

The lefty is hopeful he, Don Cooper and training staff can keep him healthy and on the same path as when he produced 7.6 WAR from 2011-13.

No. 58 Miguel Gonzalez

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-1  |  Wt: 170

Age: 32  |  Service Time: 5.084

A late spring addition in 2016, he flourished after adding the cut-fastball to his repertoire. Free-agent-to-be posted a 3.03 ERA over his last 11 starts (65 1/3 innings).

*No. 55 Carlos Rodon

Bats: L  |  Throws: L

Ht: 6-3  |  Wt: 235

Age: 24  |  Service Time: 1.168

Plan that has been slowed by injury called for him pitching 200 innings and making 32 starts. Team has identified the former 1st-rounder as a building block.

No. 68 Dylan Covey

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-2  |  Wt: 195

Age: 25  |  Service Time: 0.000

Rule 5 draft pick is most successful when he’s attacking down in the zone. Must stay on big league roster or be offered back to his original club.

RELIEF PITCHER

No. 65 Nate Jones

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-5  |  Wt: 220

Age: 31  |  Service Time: 5.000

Hard-throwing right-hander is potential trade bait. Not only has he been dominant since returning from Tommy John, but also is on a great contract.

No. 30 David Robertson

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 5-11  |  Wt: 195

Age: 31  |  Service Time: 8.070

The subject of myriad offseason rumors, could provide an attractive option to a team in need at an affordable rate after last postseason’s bullpen craze.

No. 57 Zach Putnam

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-2  |  Wt: 220

Age: 29  |  Service Time: 3.135

Limited to 25 games last season before he needed surgery to remove elbow chips, the righty has averaged 9.6 strikeouts per nine in his career.

No. 52 Jake Petricka

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-5  |  Wt: 220

Age: 28  |  Service Time: 3.044

A valuable arm the previous two seasons, Petricka was limited to eight innings by a hip injury. Has throw well this spring and appears to be healthy again.

No. 43 Dan Jennings

Bats: L  |  Throws: L

Ht: 6-3  |  Wt: 210

Age: 29  |  Service Time: 3.171

Put together his most complete season as he continued to make strides against left-handed hitters. Finished with a 2.08 ERA in 60 2/3 innings.

No. 34 Anthony Swarzak

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-4  |  Wt: 215

Age: 31  |  Service Time: 5.024

Former starting pitcher is throwing harder than ever. Struck out 16 batters in 12 2/3 innings this spring. Offers length out of the bullpen.

No. 66 Michael Ynoa

Bats: R  |  Throws: R

Ht: 6-7  |  Wt: 210

Age: 25  |  Service Time: 0.113

Tall righty displayed some serious stuff in his rookie campaign. But he needs to cut down on the walks if he wants to have success in sophomore season.

* Denotes disabled list

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