White Sox Land All-Star Todd Frazier

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Published on December 17 2015 6:40 am
Last Updated on December 17 2015 6:40 am

The Chicago White Sox have landed All-Star Todd Frazier from the Cincinnati Reds in a seven-player trade that also involved the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Reds will receive infielders Jose Peraza and Brandon Dixon and outfielder Scott Schebler from the Dodgers. The White Sox will send pitcher Frankie Montas, infielder Micah Johnson and outfielder Trayce Thompson to the Dodgers.

Frazier's arrival will probably push new White Sox infielder Brett Lawrie from third base to second. Last season, Frazier, 29, batted .255 with 35 homers and 89 RBIs. He won the All-Star Home Run Derby in Cincinnati and was an NL All-Star each of the past two seasons.

"I'm pretty excited," Frazier said. "I've got to be truthful with you. I know it's the American League. I know it's gonna be a little different. It might take a little time to get acclimated, but I just saw the lineup on TV. It kinda put a smile on my face to see the guys we've got."

In a statement Wednesday, White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said: "Todd is one of the finer all-around third basemen in the league. He is a high-character, smart baseball player who will provide an impact bat in the middle of our order. He solidifies us defensively at third base and provides a great presence in our lineup and in the clubhouse."

Frazier has a $7.5 million salary next year and can become a free agent after the 2017 season.