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Gio Gonzalez, who was drafted by the White Sox in the first round of the 2004 MLB draft but never played for the team, is returning to the organization after reaching a one-year, $5 million deal as a free agent.

The 988 players on major league rosters and injured lists as of Aug. 31 averaged $4,051,490, the MLBPA said, down 1.1% from $4,095,686 -- the second consecutive year-over-year decline.

Teams hunting for starting pitchers won't find many good options left among free agents. The Rays veteran could be in high demand.

Dodgers pitcher Rich Hill has won the Tony Conigliaro Award after working his way back three times from an arm injury and two knee injuries to finish the season.