Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale is hitting the MLB news nowadays. Many believe that being one of the sought-after closers, numerous teams are chasing him and are looking to add him to their lineup. Now, reports are spreading that he is allegedly signing with the Washington Nationals him this winter.
The 5-time MLB All-Star Sale have been the hot topic as of late for being a high-value player at a young age of 27. Sale had a winning record of 17-10 together with averages of 3.34 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, and 233 strikeouts while striking 9.25 batters per nine in the 2016 regular season. Despite that figures, reports are saying that White Sox are ready to part ways with him this offseason.
And now, it is only a matter of time that his imminent transfer will happen much earlier. According to MLB Daily Dish, the Washington Nationals and Chicago White Sox are currently in deep talks about Chris Sale and have a "legitimate chance" that both teams will reach an agreement for his immediate transfer to the Nats camp.
The latest MLB news reported also says that the Nationals are willing to give up a package of Lucas Giolito and Victor Robles in exchange for Sale however the White Sox temporarily hold the deal as they thought that the Nats will also include Trea Turner in the offer. But now, it seems that both teams are working to come up a more feasible option without Turner included.
As per Fansided, the Nats are really closing in of signing Sale in contracts. If things keep going its way it could be a done deal sooner than everyone thought. The Nationals are said to be having a hard time finding success in the postseason having a problem on their pitching staff.
But with the arrival of Sale, it will definitely boost their lineup in the pitcher's mound which already includes Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg and could end up paying dividends come 2017 regular season, giving them a chance to fight for the World Series title.
Will Chicago White Sox and Washington Nationals reach an agreement that involves starting pitcher Chris Sale? Stay tuned for the latest MLB news and updates.
