MLBTR reports that the White Sox have placed slugger Jose Abreu on the 15-day disabled list with posterior tibial tendinitis in his left ankle.
Abreu returned to Chicago for an examination and was placed in a
boot to immobilize the ankle and help facilitate the recovery process.
He also will undergo further tests, such as another MRI, and further
treatment for at least another day. Abreu was batting .260/.312/.595 with a MLB-leading 15 home runs and 42 RBIs in 189 plate appearances.
There is no doubt that the White Sox spent their money wisely on Abreu. The rookie sensation produced immediate results on his 6 year $68 million contract.
Someone remarked over the weekend that the White Sox got production from Abreu's big deal, while the Cubs have yet to see anything from their big signee, Jorge Soler. In 2012, Soler signed a 9 year / $30 million contract with the Cubs, including
a $6,000,000 signing bonus, and an annual average salary of $3,333,333.
Soler has had injury issues and a couple of mental incidents so far in the minors. He is only reached Class AA ball. Since he has been with the Cubs organization, he has only played in 97 minor league games, hitting 13 HRs and 67 RBI. Soler had been the Cubs #1 prospect when he signed, but now he has fallen down those rankings. It seems an expensive developmental player who has been slowly dropping in status. After this season, scouts and pundits will probably put the final "tag" on Soler on whether he is still a high quality prospect or just another minor league player.
