Before he eventually re-signed with the Mets in late January, the White Sox were reportedly interested in outfielder Yoenis Cespedes throughout his free agency. The fit made perfect sense: Chicago had (and still has) a gaping hole in their outfield, and Cespedes would’ve been a great compliment to fellow Cuban slugger Jose Abreu in the White Sox lineup.

Now that his All-Star 2016 season with the Mets is over following Wednesday’s Wild Card loss to the Giants, there’s growing speculation that Cespedes may have played his last game in a Mets uniform.

Although he signed a multi-year contract with New York, Cespedes is able to opt out of his contract this offseason. According to a report by Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News, Cespedes has already told a handful of people within the organization that he won’t be back with the team next season.

An anonymous Mets source was quoted in the article as saying “you have to believe he will [opt out of his deal].” Even though Cespedes has stated that he would like to continue playing in New York, these latest developments show that it’s becoming more and more likely that he will be seeking a new home in the coming months.

Nothing is official yet, but if Cespedes does elect to terminate his contract with the Mets, the White Sox will surely be one of the teams considered to have a real chance at signing the 30-year old star.

Rick Hahn is yet to announce what direction the organization plans on going this offseason, but if they once again forego a complete rebuild, signing a player like Cespedes would immediately solve one of the biggest positions of need on the roster. With just about all of their top players set to return, adding a player of Cespedes’ caliber to an already solid core could at least give White Sox fans something to look forward to.

Plus, Cespedes’ connection with new White Sox manager Rick Renteria is well-documented. If and when he begins fielding offers in free agency, Cespedes will almost definitely be hearing from Chicago (if they don’t end up trying to rebuild the roster).

White Sox fans: Would you want Yoenis Cespedes playing for your team next year? Or would you rather see Hahn try to re-tool the farm system? Reach out to me with your thoughts!