CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox officially announced their newest member of the outfield Tuesday as free agent Melky Cabrera has agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal.

The 30-year-old left fielder and No. 2 hitter will receive $13 million next season, $14 million in 2016 and $15 million in 2017.

Cabrera was a .301 hitter this past season for the Toronto Blue Jays in 568 at-bats, the second most at-bats in any one season behind the 658 he had in 2011, when he batted .305 for the Kansas City Royals. He posted a .351 on-base percentage in 2014 and has a .339 OBP over 1,211 career games.

“Melky provides us with a professional hitter, who reaches base on a consistent basis,” general manager Rick Hahn said in a release. "We think he slides into Robin's batting order perfectly and adds depth to a very versatile lineup. We are very excited about his addition to our roster.”

Robin, of course, is manager Robin Ventura, and in his fourth season at the helm of the club, he is expected to bat Cabrera right behind leadoff man Adam Eaton and right in front of rookie of the year Jose Abreu.

Cabrera reportedly turned down a four-year offer to sign the White Sox’s three-year pact and the opportunity to bat in front of a hitter like Abreu could have played into that decision.

The signing of Cabrera was the latest in an offseason spending spree for the White Sox. Between the signings of relievers Zach Duke and David Robertson, the acquisition of Adam LaRoche and the addition of Cabrera, the club has dished out $128 million in commitments since the end of the 2014 season.

Ultimately, the White Sox hope the new look gets them into the postseason, where Cabrera has 22 games of experience. He has been to the playoffs four times, three with the New York Yankees and once with the Atlanta Braves.

Cabrera was a member of the Yankees’ 2009 World Series champions, a title he won with Robertson as his teammate.