Jeff Samardzija traded to the White Sox

Right-hander Jeff Samardzija has been traded from Oakland to the Chicago White Sox, the third major player dealt by the Athletics during an offseason roster purge. Right-hander Michael Ynoa also was sent to the White Sox in Tuesday’s deal. Oakland obtained right-hander Chris Bassitt, catcher Josh Phegley and infielders Rangel Ravelo and Marcus Semien. On Monday, the White Sox agreed to a $46 million, four-year contract with closer David Robertson, a person familiar with the deal said. Since the end of the season, Oakland also has traded third baseman Josh Donaldson to Toronto and first baseman/outfielder Brandon Moss to Cleveland. – Associated Press