The Chicago White Sox are among the teams considering Ian Desmond, according to a CBS Sports report.

Desmond has lingered on the free agent market longer than expected.

Chicago's first pick (No. 10 overall) in 2016 is protected, meaning they would not have to forfeit that selection for signing Desmond, who rejected a qualifying offer from the Washington Nationals.

Instead, the White Sox would give up their next pick (currently No. 28).