Michael A. Taylor has continued to provide solid defense in the years since the Washington Nationals let him go, and the outfielder is now poised to join the Chicago White Sox.

CHICAGO — Center fielder Michael A. Taylor and the Chicago White Sox have agreed to a $1.95 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Tuesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.

The Chicago White Sox are signing outfielder Michael Taylor to a one-year, $1.95 million deal, according to multiple reports Tuesday.