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White Sox sign Derek Holland to 1-year, $6M deal

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After dedicating the last week to moving pieces off the major-league roster, Chicago White Sox general manager Rick Hahn spent Wednesday working to add.

The White Sox announced Wednesday they've signed left-hander Derek Holland to a one-year contract worth a reported $6 milllion.

Holland can earn an additional $2-million through performance-related incentives, according to Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News.

"This move provides additional depth and flexibility in the rotation," Hahn said after the move was announced, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times.

Holland had spent his entire eight-year career with the Texas Rangers, but hit free agency earlier this offseason after the club declined his $11-million option for 2017. He has dealt with numerous injury issues throughout the last three seasons, limiting him to just 203 innings over that time.

The 29-year-old went 7-9 with a 4.95 ERA, 1.41 WHIP, and 67 strikeouts across 107 1/3 innings in 2016, missing almost two months midway through the season battling shoulder inflammation.

Holland will likely slide into the rotation, replacing the hole left after the White Sox traded Chris Sale during the winter meetings.

The Pittsburgh Pirates, San Diego Padres, and New York Yankees were all reportedly interested in Holland.

To make room for Holland on the 40-man roster, the White Sox designated left-hander Matt Purke for assignment.

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