White Sox extend 1-year qualifying offer to Samardzija
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}DETROIT, MI - SEPTEMBER 21: Jeff Samardzija #29 of the Chicago White Sox pitches against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning at Comerica Park on September 21, 2015 in Detroit, Michigan. Samardzija pitches his sixth career complete game, giving up one hit, no walks and six strikeouts, in a 2-0 win. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox extended a $15.8 million qualifying offer to right-hander Jeff Samardzija.
Chicago acquired Samardzija from Oakland last December thinking he would help anchor the rotation behind ace Chris Sale. Instead, he struggled to an 11-13 record and a 4.96 ERA this past season.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Samardzija lost all six of his starts in August, and Chicago finished fourth in the AL Central with 76 wins.
By making the offer, the White Sox would receive an extra selection at the end of the first round if Samardzija signs a major-league contract with another club before the amateur draft in June.