The Chicago White Sox have had a rough 2022 season. Underperformance on both offense and defense, an endless string of injuries, and questionable management decisions saw the team struggle to find its feet from the first game of the season. Despite fan optimism that a comeback was coming, there were very few bright spots to appreciate in a rather woeful year.
Despite the underwhelming team record and rapidly dropping World Series odds, Jose Abreu has been a reliable star on an otherwise incredibly shaky lineup. As of Oct. 3, the 35-year-old first baseman is batting .304 with an OPS of .821. In addition, he leads the White Sox in runs (84), hits (181), and doubles (38), is second in RBI (75) and third in home runs (15).
So with Abreu clearly an essential part of the team, why is there even a conversation around whether the White Sox should extend his contract after this season?'
Have yourself a night, Jose Abreu! pic.twitter.com/iVWmvfgvX5
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) June 14, 2022