The Chicago White Sox have acquired Brett Lawrie from the Oakland Athletics in exchange for minor league pitchers Zachary Erwin and J.B. Wendelken.

Chicago had placed a premium on acquiring a long-term option at third base this offseason.

"If Opening Day were today, he would be our third baseman, but Brett also brings a level of versatility where he has some experience playing second base," Rick Hahn said. "So, it's conceivable during at some point in his White Sox career he plays over there."