The Chicago White Sox have signed utility man Emilio Bonifacio to a $4-million contract for one year with a 2016 club option. MLB.com's Scott Merkin reported the agreement Monday afternoon.

Bonifacio batted .259/.305/.345 last season between the Chicago Cubs and Atlanta Braves with three home runs and 24 RBI in 110 games. He is a very versatile player as he played every position last season except pitcher, catcher, and first base, posting a .986 combined fielding percentage.

Bonifacio will likely see more time in the infield in 2015 than he did in 2014 as Chicago has four solid outfielders in Melky Cabrera, Adam Eaton, Avisail Garcia, and Dayan Viciedo. Bonifacio will probably see most of his infield time at second base as Chicago has only Carlos Sanchez (0 MLB games in 2014) and Leury Garcia (74 MLB games in 2014).

There is a good chance that the White Sox will look to trade another one of their outfielders this offseason (Alejandro De Aza was traded), which would open up more room in the outfield for Bonifacio. The switch-hitting Bonifaico has played for seven different teams in his eight seasons, and he will look to make contributions to the White Sox entering 2015. He has a career average of .283 with 13 HR, 155 RBI, and 164 SB as primarily a lead-off hitter.

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