The Chicago White Sox avoided arbitration with pitcher Reynaldo López and outfielder Adam Engel, coming to terms on one-year deals Tuesday.
López and the Sox agreed to a $2.625 million deal, while Engel signed a $2 million contract.
The Sox began Tuesday with three arbitration-eligible players in López, Engel and pitcher Lucas Giolito.
Giolito filed at $7.5 million and the Sox at $7.3 million, according to multiple reports.
Asked earlier Tuesday about contracts and being one of the faces of the Sox, Giolito said: “The organization knows how I feel about them. Absolutely love the White Sox. Love being a part of this team. I just want something fair.”
Giolito went 11-9 with a 3.53 ERA and 201 strikeouts in 31 starts last season. He has received American League Cy Young Award votes each of the last three years.
López had a 4-4 record with a 3.43 ERA in 20 outings (nine starts) in 2021. He bounced back in a big way after having a 6.49 ERA in eight starts in 2020.
Engel battled various injuries (strained right hamstring, left shoulder inflammation) throughout most of last season, appearing in just 39 games. He slashed .252/.336/.496 with seven home runs and 18 RBIs.