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Athletics fire sale continues.
SAN DIEGO -- The Chicago White Sox pulled off a major shake-up to their pitching staff Monday night, as sources confirmed they acquired starter Jeff Samardzija in a trade with the Oakland Athletics.
Samardzija likely will be placed in the White Sox's rotation behind staff ace Chris Sale and in front of Jose Quintana.
The White Sox will send infielder Marcus Semien, right-hander Chris Bassitt and a third player to the A's, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Samardzija moved into the Chicago Cubs' rotation in 2012 and has gone 26-42 as a starter with a 3.86 ERA. He went a combined 7-13 last season with a 2.99 ERA with both the Cubs and A's. He was 5-6 in 16 starts in the American League, posting a 3.14 ERA.
He is expected to make between $9 million and $10 million in 2015, his final year of arbitration eligibility.
Samardzija likely will be placed in the White Sox's rotation behind staff ace Chris Sale and in front of Jose Quintana.
The White Sox will send infielder Marcus Semien, right-hander Chris Bassitt and a third player to the A's, the San Francisco Chronicle reported.
Samardzija moved into the Chicago Cubs' rotation in 2012 and has gone 26-42 as a starter with a 3.86 ERA. He went a combined 7-13 last season with a 2.99 ERA with both the Cubs and A's. He was 5-6 in 16 starts in the American League, posting a 3.14 ERA.
He is expected to make between $9 million and $10 million in 2015, his final year of arbitration eligibility.
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