Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneAn overall view and the grandstands as Blue Jays starting pitcher Mark Buehrle delivers to Jose Abreu in the first inning.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneChicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) laughs with teammates in the dugout Aug. 7, 2021, at Wrigley Field.
Antonio Perez, Chicago TribuneCuban slugger Jose Abreu, 26, poses for photos at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu triples in a run in the first inning of a game against the Red Sox at U.S. Cellular Field on May 3, 2016.
Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu celebrates after hitting a solo homer against the Twins on June 27, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Jose M. Osorio, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu singles in the first inning against the Twins.
David Banks, USA Today SportsJose Abreu hits a two-run single against the Blue Jays during the fifth inning.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu grounds out in the first inning against the Rays at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu is congratulated by his teammates after hitting a two-run homer in the first inning.
David Banks / Getty ImagesJose Abreu watches after his home run against the Indians during the third inning on April 9, 2016 at U. S. Cellular Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu hits in a batting cage during White Sox spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2019, in Glendale, Ariz.
David Banks / Getty ImagesJose Abreu and Todd Frazier celebrate the White Sox's win against the Athletics on Sunday, Aug. 21, 2016, at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu celebrates a victory over the Rays after hitting a game-winning grand slam in the 9th inning.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league player Yoelqui Cespedes warms up during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league catcher Carlos Perez smiles as he warms up during a workout on March 10, 2022.
Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is hit by a pitch, against the Twins on June 26, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu drives in a run with a double in the first inning against the New York Yankees at U.S. Cellular Field.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league outfielder Duke Ellis, right, and first baseman Sam Abbott, left, head to the batting cages during a workout on March 10, 2022.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox batter Jose Abreu tosses his helmet aside after striking out in the first inning against the Brewers on Aug. 6, 2020, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu prepares to bat in the first inning against the Giants.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox catcher Carlos Perez throws the ball back to the pitcher during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Carlos Osorio / APJose Abreu, left, and Yoan Moncada sit in the dugout during a spring training game Feb. 27, 2018.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu prepares to bat at U.S. Cellular Field.
Matt Marton, APJose Abreu scores on a Alexei Ramirez RBI single during the sixth inning against the Rangers.
Brian Cassella / Chicago Tribune / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu hits a home run in the fourth inning against the Twins on Sept. 17, 2020, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Jonathan Daniel, Getty ImagesJose Abreu runs onto the field as the starting lineups are announced before the home opener at U.S. Cellular Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu and Avisail Garcia after they scored on a triple by Conor Gillaspie in the White Sox's win over the Tigers.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox pitcher Matthew Thompson warms up during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox's Dwight Smith Jr. warms up during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu celebrates with teammates after the 13-6 win over the Rays at U.S. Cellular Field on Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2016.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu poses for a photograph with Special Olympics Baseball Clinic participant Hector Pimental at Armour Square Park.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu practices during spring training on Feb. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu pumps his fist at the end of the triple play against the Astros during the eighth inning at U.S. Cellular Field on May 18, 2016.
Jason Miller, Getty ImagesAvisail Garcia and Melky Cabrera celebrate with Jose Abreu after Abreu hit a solo home run during the sixth inning against the Indians.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league player Dwight Smith Jr. waits his turn to bat during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu walks on the field before the White Sox home opener against the Tigers on April, 5 2018.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu hits a home run against Angels starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker in the fourth inning on April 19, 2016 at U.S. Cellular Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu hits an RBI double in the fifth inning against the Cubs on July 24, 2017.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu is tagged out by Pirates catcher Elias Diaz in the third inning at Guaranteed Rate Field Wednesday, May 9, 2018.
Courtney Pedroza/Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu crosses home plate after a home run against the Royals on July 13, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox third baseman Bryan Ramos collects baseballs during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu speaks to members of the media after winning the AL Rookie of the Year award at U.S. Cellular Field.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneChicago White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu stands in the dugout during a game against the Cubs on Sept. 21, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league player Bryan Ramos runs to first base connecting for a single during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox shortstop Laz Rivera, left, tags out Oscar Colas during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu tries to stay warm during the ninth inning against the Tigers on April 8, 2018.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu celebrates with his team after hitting a walk-off single, bringing in White Sox center fielder Willy Garcia and White Sox second baseman Alen Hanson to win the game, 4-3, against the Yankees at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday, June 27, 2017, in Chicago.
Nam Y. Huh / APJose Abreu looks around outside from the dugout before an opening day home game against the Indians on April 8, 2016.
Abel Uribe / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu wipes a few tears after talking about his son during in a Q&A with young White Sox fans at SoxFest 2016.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox pitcher Emilio Vargas throws a pitch during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Charles Rex Arbogast / APTodd Frazier watches Jose Abreu's at bat during the eighth inning against the Twins on June 28, 2016.
Duane Burleson / Getty ImagesJose Abreu celebrates after scoring against the Tigers on a single by Matt Davidson during the first inning at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sept. 14, 2017.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league player Dwight Smith Jr. walks to the batting cages during workout on March 10, 2022.
DAVID BANKS / APJose Abreu hits the game-winning single against the Rangers during the eleventh inning on April 23, 2016.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu after grounding out in the first inning against the Royals at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday, May 20, 2016.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox pitcher Kade McClure warms up during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu holds up his 2020 American League MVP Award before the home opener against the Royals on April 8, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneThe White Sox's Jose Abreu drives in a run with a double in the first inning against the Angels on Sept. 6, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Brian Cassella, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu slides into home plate ahead of a tag by Blue Jays catcher Russell Martin to score in the eighth inning.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu takes a break while batting before the first full squad workout on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016, in Glendale, Ariz.
Jose M. Osorio, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu tosses a ball to a fan after signing the ball before a game against the Athletics.
Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu sits in the dugout after the first inning against the Indians game at U.S. Cellular Field on Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo, Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu before a game against the Indians.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu leaves the dugout after the White Sox lost to the Twins 6-3 at U.S. Cellular Field on Sunday Oct. 2, 2016.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox third baseman Wes Kath warms up during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu scores behind Rangers catcher Brett Nicholas in the eighth inning on April 24, 2016 at U.S. Cellular Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu checks on teammate Avisail Garcia after Garcia collided with another player while going after a foul ball against the Twins on June 26, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu walks off after grounding out with runners on base to end the first inning against the Indians on May 23, 2016 at U.S. Cellular Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu tosses the ball to White Sox relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle to tag out Athletics first baseman Yonder Alonso at first base during the eighth inning at U.S. Cellular Field Friday, Aug. 19, 2016.
Scott Strazzante, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu prepares to take batting practice before playing the Twins on Opening Day.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu heads to the dugout with teammate Tyler Saladino after hitting the game-winning single in the 11th inning to beat the Rangers 4-3 at U.S. Cellular Field on April 23, 2016.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox second baseman Lenyn Sosa reaches up to catch a baseball during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu fist-bumps a fan after a 6-0 against the Royals on April 8, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Nancy Stone / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu signs autographs for fans in Mesa, Ariz., on Feb. 27, 2018.
Jose M. Osorio, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu, right, and Dayan Viciedo sign autographs at Soxfest 2014.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu takes batting practice on Feb. 19, 2019, during spring training in Glendale, Ariz.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox players Jose Abreu and Yoan Moncada ride a cart on Feb. 19, 2019, at spring training in Glendale, Ariz.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox shortstop Yolbert Sanchez takes a throw down to second base during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league third baseman Bryan Ramos warms up during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu catches a ground ball hit by Rays batter Kevin Kiermaier in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 2016.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run in the first inning against the Twins at Guaranteed Rate Field Friday, May 4, 2018.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu stands near first base in the fifth inning against the Indians during the home opener at U.S. Cellular Field Friday on April 8, 2016.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu runs onto the field as the starting lineups are announced before the home opener at U.S. Cellular Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu picks up a broken bat against the Cardinals on July 11, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu during at at-bat a doubleheader against the Angels at U.S. Cellular Field.
Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu runs to home to score on a hit from Brett Lawrie during the fifth inning at U.S. Cellular Field on June 13, 2016.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu singles during the first inning against the Royals at U.S. Cellular Field.
Terrence Antonio James / Chicago Tribune5-year-old Lily Shure is all smiles as she meets Jose Abreu at SoxFest 2016.
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Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu hits a three-run home run against the Rays in the ninth inning on April 10, 2018.
David Banks, Getty ImagesJose Abreu receives the July MLB player and rookie of the month award from Robin Ventura before a game.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneRoyals catcher Salvador Perez steals White Sox first baseman Jose Abreu's glove during the sixth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field Sunday, Aug. 13, 2017.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league players put baseballs back in the basket during batting practice on March 10, 2022.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox outfielder Dwight Smith Jr. catches a ball during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Terrence Antonio James / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman José Abreu lies on the ground after a collision with Royals third baseman Hunter Dozier in the first game of a doubleheader on May 14, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu gets hit by a pitch in the first inning against the Brewers on Aug. 5, 2020, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Ramon Espinosa / APJose Abreu during a baseball clinic to children in Havana, Cuba, on Dec. 16, 2015. Abreu is among those who ran 10- and 11-year-old Cuban players through a skills camp as part of a three-day mission meant to warm relations between Major League Baseball and Cuba.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu gets ready for a game against the Indians.
Carlos Osorio, APJose Abreu rounds the bases on a solo home run off Tigers starting pitcher Anibal Sanchez during the third inning.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu scores in front of Indians catcher Roberto Perez on an RBI single by catcher Kevan Smith during the sixth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Wednesday, June 13, 2018.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu sits in the dugout as rain falls before the start of a game against the Reds at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu is congratulated in the dugout after scoring a run against the Yankees on Aug. 8, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Jon Durr, Getty ImagesJose Abreu hits a two-run home run against the Astros during the eighth inning .
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu heads to the dugout July 7, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu during his at-bat in the first inning against the Orioles at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on Thursday, June 15, 2017.
Ross D. Franklin / APJose Abreu fouls a pitch off during a spring training game March 6, 2018.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox second baseman Lenyn Sosa warms up during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league player Colson Montgomery, left, laughs as he talks with a teammate during a workout on March 10, 2022.
John Sleezer / APJose Abreu reacts during a workout March 28, 2018, at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu jokes around with his teammates in the dugout before a game against the Orioles at U.S. Cellular Field.
Paul Sancya / APThe White Sox's Jose Abreu celebrates his solo home run in the sixth inning against the Tigers in Detroit, Saturday, May 26, 2018.
Armando L. Sanchez/Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu stands on the field during the first inning against the Royals at Guaranteed Rate Field on Tuesday April 16, 2019.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox third baseman Bryan Ramos gets ready to field a grounder during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu swings at a dropped third strike to end the fifth inning against the Cardinals at U.S. Cellular Field.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox third baseman Wes Kath concentrates on a grounder during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox third baseman Wes Kath gets some help from a teammate who adjusts his hat during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox third baseman Yolmer Sanchez, left, and first baseman Jose Abreu chat during a game against the Cubs, at Wrigley Field on Sunday, May 13, 2018.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league player Dwight Smith Jr. takes a swing during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesJose Abreu, left, helps the Tigers' Leonys Martin adjust his cold-weather headgear during the White Sox home opener April 5, 2018.
Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu (79) reacts after failing to catch a foul popup in the ninth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 10, 2018.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu throws to second base after fielding ground balls during spring training Feb. 28, 2021, in Glendale, Ariz.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league player Craig Dedelow warms up during a workout on March 10, 2022.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu douses Matt Davidson with Gatorade after Davidson's walkoff home run against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 30, 2017.
Ross D. Franklin/APWhite Sox pitcher Hunter Schryver throws a pitch during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Nam Y. Huh / APJose Abreu looks to the field after sixth inning against the Orioles on Aug. 6, 2016.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox's Oscar Colas follows through on his swing during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
John J. Kim/Chicago TribuneWhite Sox designated hitter Jose Abreu slides before being tagged out at home plate by Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez in the sixth inning on May 2, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu drives in a run with a sacrifice fly in the second inning against the Braves at U.S. Cellular Field on July 8, 2016.
Nam Y. Huh, APWhite Sox's Alexei Ramirez and Jose Abreu hold their Silver Slugger Awards
Jon Durr / Getty ImagesJose Abreu celebrates as he scores the game-winning run off of a one run RBI double by Avisail Garcia. The White Sox won 3-2 in 13 innings against the Angels.
Nancy Stone / Chicago TribuneFans line up to get autographs from Jose Abreu at SoxFest 2016.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox third baseman Bryan Ramos fields a grounder during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox catcher Carlos Perez gets his catching gear on prior to a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu warms up before a game against the Reds on Feb. 23, 2020, in Goodyear, Ariz.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league players Benyamin Bailey, left, and Anthony Espinoza walk to batting practice on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman José Abreu catches a ball off the bat of Twins first baseman Miguel Sano during the sixth inning May 12, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Jon Durr, Getty ImagesJose Abreu is congratulated after hitting a home run against the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox pitcher Matthew Thompson warms up during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Antonio Perez, Chicago TribuneWhite Sox's Jose Abreu connects for a home run during the first inning against the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu walks on the field during the fourth inning of the home opener against the Mariners at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 5, 2019.
Jonathan Daniel / Getty ImagesJose Abreu is congratulated by teammates in the dugout after scoring a run in the 8th inning against the Rangers at U.S. Cellular Field on April 24, 2016.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox pitcher Emilio Vargas, left, walks with catcher Carlos Perez, right, after warming up prior to a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman José Abreu celebrates after scoring the winning run on a wild pitch in the ninth inning against the Royals on May 16, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman José Abreu scores the winning run on a wild pitch in the ninth inning against the Royals on May 16, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Lou Foglia / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu signs an autograph for Michael Look, 8, during SoxFest 2018 at the Hilton Chicago on Friday, Jan. 26, 2018.
Charles Rex Arbogast / APThe White Sox's Jose Abreu hits a home run off Mariners relief pitcher Wade LeBlanc during the sixth inning Monday, April 23, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu gets a hug from Avisail Garcia after his home run against the Royals during the sixth inning on June 12, 2016, at U.S. Cellular Field.
Stacey Wescott / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman José Abreu points to the sky after hitting a two-run homer in the first inning against the Rangers on April 25, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Brian Cassella/Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu scores in the first inning on April 28, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu, center, high-fives Leury Garcia (28) after hitting a three-run home run against the Rays at Guaranteed Rate Field on April 10, 2018.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu (79) reacts after grounding out into a double play to end the first inning against the Astros at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sunday, April 22, 2018, in Chicago.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu high-fives Todd Frazier after Abreu hit a home run against the Padres at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz., on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu singles against the Royals during the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field on May 21, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu hugs Aaron Dillard before the start of a game on May 22, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field. On the left is Manuel Villasenor. The young men are part of Abreu's Amigos, the philanthropic program that Abreu launched in 2015 through Easterseals to support children with special needs.
Armando L. Sanchez, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu hits an RBI single during the first inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu reaches for a foul ball against the Royals on May 29, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneTyler Flowers and Jose Abreu congratulate each other after a 3-2 win over the Rangers.
Jose M. Osorio / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu, right, jokes around with Tim Anderson as the shortstop holds his Silver Slugger Award prior to a game against the Indians on April 12, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chris Walker, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu signals he'll sign just one more autograph prior to an intrasquad practice game in Glendale, Arizona.
Antonio Perez, Chicago TribuneCuban slugger Jose Abreu, a 26-year-old first baseman, proudly holds up his number 79 jersey following the official announcement of his signing contract with the Chicago White Sox.
Nam Y. Huh / APJose Abreu hits a solo home run during the first inning against the Tigers on Friday, Aug. 25, 2017.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu prepares in the batters box in the first inning against the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneThe White Sox's Jose Abreu strikes out swinging to end the game against the Cubs on July 6, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Jon Durr, USA Today SportsJose Abreu breaks his bat and flies out against the Orioles.
Antonio Perez, Chicago TribuneCuban slugger Jose Abreu, 26, walks into the field weeping as he thinks of his mother, at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu gets congratulated by third base coach Ever Margallanes after Abreu hit a three-run homer in the third inning against the Indians at Guaranteed Rate Field on July 29, 2017.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu fist-bumps other staff members during player introductions before the home opener against the Royals on April 8, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox designated hitter Jose Abreu slides before being tagged out at home plate by Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez in the sixth inning May 2, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu arrives for interviews at SoxFest on Jan. 24, 2020, at McCormick Place West.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman José Abreu claps after scoring on a RBI single by catcher Yermin Mercedes during the first inning against the Twins on May 12, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox catcher Carlos Perez tosses a bat back to the dugout during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu celebrates his home run in the fourth inning against the Twins on Sept. 17, 2020, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu jokes around with his teammates in the dugout before a game against the Orioles at U.S. Cellular Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox batter Jose Abreu points skyward after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning against the Royals on May 15, 2021, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Jon Durr / Getty ImagesJose Abreu beats the tag by Angels catcher Martin Maldonado to score on an RBI double by Nicky Delmonico during the fourth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field on Sept. 27, 2017.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu stands in the rain on April 10, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu beats Cubs baserunner David Bote to first base on a ground ball in the ninth inning Sept. 26, 2020, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox third baseman Bryan Ramos flips a ball in the air during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Jamie Schwaberow / Getty ImagesJose Abreu on MLB Photo Day on Feb. 21, 2018.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu celebrates a victory over the Rays after hitting a game-winning grand slam in the 9th inning.
Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu sprints to first base in the fourth inning against the Orioles on May 1, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chris Sweda, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu fouls a ball off in the first inning of a doubleheader against the Reds at U.S. Cellular Field.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu prepares to take the field after grounding out to end the eighth inning against the Tigers on Sept. 11, 2020, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu runs to first base for the out on Brewers right fielder Avisail Garcia during the first inning Aug. 5, 2020, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu underhand pitches to a Special Olympics Baseball Clinic participant at Armour Square Park.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league outfielder Duke Ellis prepares for batting practice during a workout on March 10, 2022.
Antonio Perez, Chicago TribuneCuban slugger Jose Abreu, 26, talks with former White Sox great Minnie Minoso at U.S. Cellular Field.
Scott Strazzante, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu chats with the Angels' Albert Pujols.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu catches the ball to complete the out on Cubs third baseman David Bote in the seventh inning Aug. 21, 2020, at Wrigley Field.
Ross D. Franklin / APJose Abreu is greeted in the dugout after scoring in a spring training game March 6, 2018.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox players Colson Montgomery (12), Wes Kath (12) and Bryan Ramos, right, chat prior to a workout on March 10, 2022.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox pitcher Hunter Schryver, right, talks with catcher Carlos Perez during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Armando L. Sanchez / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox infielder Tim Anderson, left, rides on a golf cart with first baseman Jose Abreu during spring training on Feb. 20, 2020, in Glendale, Ariz.
Chris Sweda / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu drives in a run with a double in the third inning of a game against the Mariners. The Sox wore uniforms in the style of the 1976 team for Throwback Thursday.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor league prospect Wes Kath waits his turn to bat during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Brian Cassella / Chicago TribuneJose Abreu in the dugout before a game on July 25, 2016 at U.S. Cellular Field.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox minor leaguers Yoelqui Cespedes, right, and Tyler Osik (37) talk as they wait their turn for batting practice during a workout on March 10, 2022.
Jon Durr, Getty ImagesReds catcher Tucker Barnhart tags out Jose Abreu during the seventh inning in the second game of a doubleheader at U.S. Cellular Field.
Nam Y. Huh / APJose Abreu hits a solo home run during the first inning against the Indians on Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017.
Charles Rex Arbogast / APJose Abreu and Todd Frazier celebrate the White Sox's 5-0 win over the Angels on April 19, 2016.
Nuccio DiNuzzo/Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu sits in the dugout before a game against the Tigers on Sept. 5, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox's Bryan Ramos connects for a single during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
Erin Hooley / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu doubles against the Marlins on July 22, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chris Sweda/Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu drives in a run against the Yankees on Aug. 8, 2018, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Chris Sweda / Chicago Tribune / Chicago TribuneThe White Sox's Jose Abreu lays down his bat and helmet after striking out to end the first inning against the Twins on July 25, 2019, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
Ross D. Franklin / APWhite Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery warms up during a minor-league intrasquad scrimmage on March 10, 2022, in Phoenix.
John J. Kim, Chicago TribuneJose Abreu points to the ball as Special Olympics Baseball Clinic participant Elias Bahena prepares to hit from a tee ball stand at Armour Square Park.
John J. Kim / Chicago TribuneWhite Sox first baseman Jose Abreu slides into home plate off a single from catcher Welington Castillo in the first inning against the Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, May 18, 2018.
Rob Tringali, Getty ImagesJose Abreu on photo day for the White Sox.
José Abreu is entering the final season of a three-year deal with the Chicago White Sox. The first baseman fielded questions about the future Wednesday — and made clear his mind is on the present.
“We haven’t even started the season,” Abreu said through an interpreter after Wednesday’s workout at Camelback Ranch. “Let’s see how the season goes and let’s see if we accomplish all the things we want to accomplish. See how I feel after the season.
“I’m pretty sure I’m going to consult with my family, see how I’m feeling, see how they’re feeling and we are going to make a decision afterward. Right now, the focus is just to enjoy this season and have fun.”
Abreu, 35, has been a major force in the Sox lineup since his rookie season of 2014. That production continued after signing the three-year, $50 million deal in November 2019.
He was named American League Most Valuable Player in 2020 after leading the league in several offensive categories, including RBIs (60). It was his second straight season finishing first in the AL in that stat after collecting 123 RBIs in 2019.
Last season Abreu led the AL Central champion Sox in home runs (30) and RBIs (117), joining Frank Thomas (eight) and Paul Konerko (five) as the only players in club history with at least five 30-homer, 100-RBI seasons.
He did it all while dealing with a bevy of aches and pains, whether it was colliding with a runner while trying to catch a popup near home plate or getting hit by a pitch 22 times in the regular season.
“It was a very difficult season,” Abreu said. “All the struggles I had, but I was able to go through all that. I’m just happy to be alive. … I’ve been ready to enjoy this year and to have success and to accomplish all of the goals that we want to accomplish.”
Asked how his body is feeling with camp underway, Abreu said in English, “I’m feeling good right now.”
In addition to his impact on the field, Abreu has continued to be influential in the clubhouse.
Left fielder Eloy Jiménez spoke of Abreu’s importance while echoing his thoughts of keeping the attention on 2022.
“Let’s hope he comes back,” Jiménez said. “Let’s enjoy this year. This year is what we need to take care of.”
During the 2019 season, Abreu said on a couple of occasions, “If the team doesn’t sign me, I’m going to sign myself here.”
He noted Wednesday, “We’re talking about two different years, two different situations.”
“I have to see what happens with this season,” he said. “My goal right now is just to have a very good season, stay healthy. … Once the season ends, I will have to make a decision and see if I want to continue or if there’s a chance to be here or if there’s a chance to be in another place.”




















































































































































































































