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- Updated: June 4, 2016
DETROIT — The White Sox acquired right-handed starter James Shields from San Diego in exchange for Minor League starter Erik Johnson and infielder Fernando Tatis Jr., as announced by the teams on Saturday.
San Diego also provided significant cash considerations with $58 million still owed to Shields. The White Sox will pay $27 million of what’s remaining, with $5 million coming this season and $10 million in each of the next two seasons if the veteran hurler doesn’t opt out after the ’16 season, as he contractually can.
A $16 million club option exists on Shields for ’19, with a $2 million buyout.
“We’re pleased to add a starter of James Shields’ caliber to our starting rotation,” White Sox general manager Rick Hahn said. “We believe this move makes the entire pitching staff stronger, and the club certainly benefits from his addition, in terms of pitching depth and quality.
“He has proven to be one of the most dependable and durable pitchers in the Major Leagues over his career,” Hahn added.
Shields, 34, was scheduled to start Sunday night in San Diego against the Rockies, coming off of a dreadful 2 …
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