Former White Sox first baseman Adam LaRoche unexpectedly retired on Tuesday. (Daniel Shapiro / SoxNet)

On Tuesday, Adam LaRoche shocked the White Sox world by informing the team that he plans to step away from baseball for personal reasons.

Adam LaRoche has told White Sox he plans to step away from baseball. Teammates asked him to sleep on it, but he's confident in decision. — Colleen Kane (@ChiTribKane) March 15, 2016

LaRoche had a short-lived and, frankly, unfortunate tenure with the White Sox. While some would argue otherwise, LaRoche was still a key cog as one of the only left-handed options in the middle of the order. Assuming he was the starter at DH against right-handed pitchers, there are a lot of plate appearances that need to be replaced. While the Austin Jackson signing alleviates some of the weight LaRoche had to pull, there is still a need for a left-handed bat in the middle of the order.

Internally, the White Sox hold some options in the way of Travis Ishikawa, Matt Davidson, Jason Coats and Jerry Sands. While Ishikawa is a natural first baseman who bats left-handed, the 32-year-old shouldn't be relied on in any capacity unless the team is in a midseason pinch. Davidson has been mentioned following his perfectly-timed multi-homer game yesterday but, he doesn't hit left-handed and he's not really of the 1B/DH profile. Interestingly enough, Davdison's defense has actually improved to an extent where it's been a significant part of his game while he has hovered around the Mendoza line in Charlotte the past two years. Coats and Sands can ultimately serve a major league team if the right role came about, but neither of these players should be subscribed to fill the void at hand.

Given the nature of Spring Training cuts and roster crunches, there should be plenty of options available to the front office if they feel the need to go outside the organization for a replacement.

Rick Hahn says White Sox won't "leave any stones unturned" when looking at options to fill opening due to Adam LaRoche's likely retirement. — Colleen Kane (@ChiTribKane) March 15, 2016

Going off the idea of leaving no stones unturned, I ran through the league to shed light on some options that could be available to the Sox. Bruce Levine has reiterated the White Sox's supposed penchant for outfielders Carlos Gonzalez and Jay Bruce as recently as a couple weeks ago, but I will look beyond those options.

Free agent(s)- Justin Morneau is the only left-handed option of the 1B/DH variety. Marlon Byrd, while right-handed, has remained effective over the years but I am not sure the White Sox need a right-handed bat who will be 39 in August. As far as Morneau, after having serious struggles with concussions in 2010/2011, he has remained a strong offensive contributor since. Surprisingly enough, from 2012-2014, Morneau played in at least 134 games each year. Last year, Morneau only played in 49 games but the production was still there and while his home field is Coors Field, he has carried his load away from Coors as well. Morneau is entirely limited in options of employment as most teams are covered at 1B/DH and he's coming off an injury-riddled season but with a suppressed market, it probably shouldn't take much of a commitment to lure Morneau to Chicago. There is significant risk and significant upside with this type of signing, but given Morenau's prospects, it would seem he can be had if the White Sox are comfortable with his health.

Twins: Oswaldo Arcia is out of options. The Twins are set at the 3 OF positions, 1B and DH and Arcia is not a prototypical 4th outfielder. There is, however, an outside chance the Twins go to Arcia over more highly-touted players in Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario. With a .250/.322/.485 line lifetime against RHP in 569 plate appearances, Arcia could be effective if used correctly. The cost of acquisition would be very low. If the Twins don't leave him a spot on the roster, he will be DFA'd. If Detroit/Oakland pass on him in the waiver process, the White Sox will have their shot at him.

Rays: The Rays have James Loney (9.7 million)/Logan Morrison (4.2 million) for 1B/DH along with Steve Pearce. On top of that, they have a surplus of outfielders so Dickerson could ultimately end up DHing. The cost of acquisition would be low and personally, I would consider either of these guys, specifically Loney, one of the more likely options. What's interesting is Loney's figure is fairly significant for a player of his caliber. You would imagine the Rays would have to eat some of his contract to move him but that would be outside of their M.O.

Mariners: Jesus Montero is also out of options and out of a spot with a new front office in Seattle. He's not left-handed, he's not proven, he's not particularly likable but he has killed AAA, albeit the PCL, since rededicating himself to baseball. The match is minimal but with the cost being free, he's worth noting.

Athletics: They have a glut of outfielders with Reddick/Davis/Crisp/Coghlan/Fuld/Canha/Burns/Lambo. It'd be unprecedented for them to trade a player like Reddick during Spring Training and Davis isn't going anywhere. Canha, Fuld and Burns aren't fits for the Sox and I don't think Crisp is one either with the addition of Austin Jackson. You would think Chris Coghlan (yes, I know they just acquired him) could be had at the right price because they have a glut of outfielders and they got him for a song while the Cubs were in a pinch for a roster spot. He's a great fit for the White Sox roster as currently constructed. Plug him in the #5 hole behind Frazier against right-handed pitching and send him to the clubhouse against LHP. Andrew Lambo, who's been a dark horse around the league while he was stuck behind the impressive trio of outfielders in Pittsburgh, doesn't seem to have a chance to break with Oakland. He's not established in any way but could still be an interesting play as he's never really been given a chance at the Major League level. I doubt the likelihood of either options here but a player like Coghlan is exactly what the White Sox should be looking for: a cheap left-handed bat with a power/0n-base combination that would fit nicely mid-lineup against righties.

Astros: With a roster crunch in the OF and top prospect AJ Reed on the cusp, the Astros could move 1B Jon Singleton or outfielder Preston Tucker as a result. Singleton is unlikely, given his age and Reed's timeline but he could be a good buy-low on a young guy with potential. What complicates things with Singleton is he signed that Major League contract as a minor leaguer. (3 years, 8.5m guaranteed). Tucker, on the other hand, is very feasible. The 25-year-old could play DH/LF/RF and carries some punch from the left side. He burst on the scene last year but ultimately meandered into mediocrity. He's not a sexy pick, but he should be available and carries a potential for some cheap left-handed homers despite other faults.

Cardinals: They have both Matt Adams and Brandon Moss at 1B. Adams is coming off a bad, injury-filled year but is still young. Moss is on a one year deal and has been in a down trend the last four years. It would seem these players are redundant on the same roster, but still, it is unclear whether the St. Louis is inclined to move either.

Mets: The have Alejandro de Aza. That's as far as I'll go.

Marlins: With a platoon at 1B, Dee Gordon at 2B, Prado at 3B and a young and full outfield, Derek Dietrich has been relegated to a bench role in Miami. While he can undoubtedly be an effective and useful asset to a National League manager, the Marlins were rumored to be in talks toward trading him last trade deadline. Dietrich has power from the left side and nearly a lifetime .800 OPS away from the Marlins' pitchers' park. Dietrich is not going to be a plus contributor on defense, but his bat could be good enough to warrant a utility role playing some combination of DH, 1B, 2B, 3B and LF as needed. Coming off a good year and being a guy who is still pre-arbitration, he may cost a bit more than the aforementioned options, but there's still a reasonable argument for this type of acquisition being worthwhile.

Dodgers: They've been beaten to death over the offseason as a potential trade partner with the Sox. They have both Andre Ethier or Carl Crawford to offer. Ethier would be a good fit with a material cost and Crawford would kind of fit (I guess), but would be essentially free. I was told the White Sox interest in the outfielder earlier in the offseason was overblown, but that was when Adam LaRoche and his 13-million dollar outlay clouded the DH spot and payroll.

Giants: Jarrett Parker is a fringey and largely unknown prospect as he is already 27 and has had just one month in the MLB. As a 21-year-old in 2010, Parker was a second round draft pick who was brought on incredibly slow by the Giants given his age. He has gone level-by-level since repeating A+ in 2012. The results have been strong although inflated because of the leagues the Giants' affiliates reside in. A left-handed outfielder, Parker has some power, speed and defense but has contact skills that could make some tepid about his prospects. The Giants have Pence, Span, Pagan and Blanco under contract along with prospect Mac Williamson who would serve as a better complement to the lefty starters. Essentially, the Giants have 6 major league caliber outfielders and there's a case for Parker being the odd man out. Parker had 6 HRs and 1.163 OPS in 54 PAs in his first stint in the MLB as a 26 year old last September. He's an outside the box option with almost no chance of coming to fruition, but he could be a nice upside play all things considered.

Padres: Very quietly, Brett Wallace had somewhat of a re-emergence last year with the Padres. His defense at 3B had ultimately forced him off the position so he currently sits behind Wil Myers at 1B. Wallace put up a .302/.374/.521 line in only 107 PAs in San Diego. That being said, he was propelled by a .400 BABIP during that time. It's no sample you want to bet on, but Wallace does have a strong track record against RHP throughout his career.