DALLAS — In a notable shift, Mike Tauchman is set to don a new uniform in Chicago after signing a one-year contract valued at $1.95 million with the White Sox, a deal announced on Wednesday.

Tauchman, 34, hails from Palatine, Illinois, located roughly 35 miles northwest of downtown Chicago. His baseball career took root at Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, and he spent the last two seasons playing for the Chicago Cubs.

Will Venable, the new manager for the White Sox, expressed positive sentiments about Tauchman’s capabilities. He highlighted Tauchman’s consistency, stating, “He can control the zone, delivers a professional at-bat, and is a solid defender and baserunner. He is someone you can rely on daily.”

Tauchman is joining a White Sox squad that faced a tough season, finishing with a 41-121 record that set a new major league benchmark for losses in a single season since 1900. As part of their rebuilding efforts, the team also brought in another experienced outfielder, Austin Slater, who recently signed a one-year contract worth $1.75 million.

During the last season, Tauchman posted a batting average of .248, hitting seven home runs and driving in 29 runs over the course of 109 games. He entered free agency last month after the Cubs did not extend a contract offer for 2025.

Throughout his career, Tauchman has maintained a batting average of .241, accumulating 32 home runs and 155 RBIs across 474 games. His journey includes stints with the Colorado Rockies, San Francisco Giants, and the New York Yankees. Tauchman was chosen by the Rockies in the 10th round of the 2013 MLB Draft.