White Sox avoid arbitration with four players, including Jose Abreu and Carlos Rodon

The White Sox avoided arbitration with four players, the team announced Friday night.

Agreeing to one-year deals with the South Siders were Jose Abreu, Carlos Rodon, Leury Garcia and the newly acquired Luis Avilan.

Abreu's $13 million salary for the upcoming 2018 campaign was reported earlier Friday. Rodon agreed to a $2.3 million deal, Garcia to a $1.175 million deal and Avilan to a $2.45 million deal.

Abreu was terrific last season, joining Joe DiMaggio and Albert Pujols as the only players ever to hit 30 home runs and drive in 100 RBIs in each of their first four big league seasons. Mentioned in trade speculation throughout the offseason, Abreu is highly valued by the White Sox not only for his production at the plate but also for his clubhouse presence, leadership abilities and mentorship role toward fellow Cubans Yoan Moncada and Luis Robert.

Rodon spent much of last season on the disabled list, not making his first start until the end of June. He was injured again in September and had shoulder surgery. His recovery could again knock him out for a good chunk of the campaign in 2018, but the young pitcher is obviously part of the White Sox long-term plans.

Garcia figures to be the White Sox first option in center field after he slashed .270/.316/.423 last season. His campaign was also limited by injury, though, as he appeared in just 87 games.

Avilan was acquired earlier this month in a three-team trade that strengthened the White Sox bullpen and perhaps added a couple potential midseason trade chips. Avilan was very good last season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, posting a 2.93 ERA in 46 innings of work.