Jeff Samardzija and the White Sox avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $9.8 million deal Friday, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports.

Samardzija and the White Sox avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $9.8 million deal Friday, CBS Sports' Jon Heyman reports.

Analysis:

Set to serve as the second starter for the White Sox behind Chris Sale, Samardzija is in line for a strong fantasy season on a White Sox squad that should offer significantly better run support than what Samardzija received the last time he played for a Chicago team. His ability to direct hits to the ground should aid him in the White Sox's hitter-friendly park.