White Sox signed INF Jeff Keppinger to a three-year, $12 million contract.

The deal was reported last week and has now become official. Keppinger will make $3.5 million in 2013, $4 million in 2014 and $4.5 million in 2015. The 32-year-old is coming off a career-year with the Rays, as he batted .325/.367/.439 with nine homers, 40 RBI and an .806 OPS. Keppinger broke his right fibula last month when he fell down a flight of stairs at his house, but he's expected to be ready to go for the start of spring training.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal hears that Jeff Keppinger's three-year deal with the White Sox is worth around $12 million.

This is right in line with estimates we have heard over the past 24 hours. The White Sox bought high on Keppinger after he batted .325/.367/.439 with nine homers, 40 RBI and an .806 OPS this past season. The 32-year-old broke his right fibula when he fell down a flight of stairs at his house, but he should be ready to be the ChiSox regular third baseman in 2013.

Jon Heyman of CBS Sports hears that the White Sox and Jeff Keppinger have agreed to a three-year deal.

No word yet on the terms involved, but there were reports that bidding was in the three-year, $12 million range. Keppinger batted .325/.367/.439 with nine homers, 40 RBI and an .806 OPS this past season for the Rays and will slot in at third base for the ChiSox in 2013. The Yankees were considering Keppinger as a possible stop-gap option with Alex Rodriguez set to undergo hip surgery, but they'll now have to go back to the drawing board.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the White Sox are among the teams interested in Jeff Keppinger.

Joel Sherman of the New York Post hears that six teams are in the mix for Keppinger. While the Yankees appear to have the most interest, the White Sox are considering him as a potential third base option. The 32-year-old batted .325/.367/.439 with nine homers, 40 RBI and an .806 OPS this past season for the Rays and is likely to sign a two- or three-year deal.

CBS Sports' Danny Knobler hears that the Yankees "really want" free agent infielder Jeff Keppinger.

Coming off a season where he batted .325/.367/.439 with nine homers, 40 RBI and an .806 OPS for the Rays, there's talk that he could get a three-year, $13 million deal, or perhaps even more. If signed, Keppinger would function as a stop-gap option at third base for the Bombers. The veteran infielder is recovering from surgery to repair a broken fibula, but he's expected to be 100 percent for spring training.

CBS Sports' Jon Heyman hears that Jeff Keppinger is looking for a three-year deal in the vicinity of $12 million.

It's the same average annual value as the two-year, $8 million pact FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal said Keppinger was seeking, but obviously with an additional year added on. The Yankees appear to be the team most interested in him at this point. Keppiner is recovering from a broken fibula but is expected to be 100 percent for spring training.

FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal reports that the bidding for free agent infielder Jeff Keppinger is currently at two years and $8 million.

It looks like a bargain in comparison for Marco Scutaro, who is reportedly getting offers in the range of three years and $24 million. Keppinger, who turns 33 in April, is coming off a season where he batted .325/.367/.439 with nine homers, 40 RBI and an .806 OPS for the Rays. The Yankees are rumored to have strong interest.

Jeff Passan of Yahoo! Sports hears that the Yankees' interest in free agent infielder Jeff Keppinger is "very strong."

News of Alex Rodriguez's looming hip surgery appears to have accelerated the process, as the Yankees met with one of Keppinger's representatives on Monday. The 32-year-old infielder batted .325/.367/.439 with nine homers and 40 RBI in 2012 for the Rays and would be an ideal stop-gap option at third base. It's worth noting that he is currently rehabbing from a broken right fibula, but he's expected to be ready for spring training.

Buster Olney of ESPN.com reports that the Cubs, Diamondbacks and Rays were aggressive on free agent infielder Jeff Keppinger before he broke his right fibula.

Teams are aware of Keppinger's injury and don't consider it serious enough to deter them, as he is expected to be ready for the start of spring training. Keppinger, who turns 33 in April, batted .325/.367/.439 with nine homers and 40 RBI in 2012 for the Rays. The Yankees have also reportedly expressed interest in using him as a super-sub.

Jeff Keppinger recently suffered a broken right fibula when he tripped down the stairs at his house.

It's brutal timing for the 32-year-old free agent, who was just beginning to attract heavy interest. Keppinger should be fine for the start of spring training, but the freak injury is sure to hurt his bottom line. He batted .325/.367/.439 with nine homers and 40 RBI in 2012 for the Rays.

According to FOX Sports' Ken Rosenthal, the Yankees are interested in Jeff Keppinger.

The Yankees have a longstanding interest in Keppinger and currently have Eduardo Nunez and Jayson Nix as the only backup infielders on their roster. Keppinger, who turns 33 in April, hit .325/.367/.439 with 15 doubles, nine home runs and 40 RBI in 418 plate appearances last season for the Rays, and would represent an insurance policy behind Derek Jeter (ankle) and Alex Rodriguez.

According to Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic, the Diamondbacks have interest in Jeff Keppinger.

Keppinger, a 32-year-old free agent, hit .325/.367/.439 with 15 doubles, nine home runs and 40 RBI in 418 plate appearances this past season for the Rays. He would presumably start at third base for the Snakes.

Jeff Keppinger hit a three-run homer on Tuesday, powering the Rays to a 5-2 victory over the Red Sox.

Keppinger finished 2-for-4 with two runs scored and three RBI. The 32-year-old infielder is enjoying the finest offensive season of his career, now batting .331/.372/.444 with eight homers and 38 RBI in 360 at-bats. He'll likely draw plenty of attention on the free agent market this offseason.

Jeff Keppinger went 3-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in Wednesday's 13-3 win over the Red Sox.

Carlos Pena also homered in the rout. Keppinger took Daisuke Matsuzaka deep for a solo shot in the fourth. The bomb was Tampa's .322/.364/.430 hitting utility player's seventh of the year. Keppinger should attract healthy free-agent interest this offseason.

Jeff Keppinger was the Rays offense Friday, going 3-for-4 with a homer and a steal against the Angels.

Under normal circumstances, Keppinger would be a weak choice as a DH against a right-hander. However, he's hit .364 in 88 at-bats since coming off the disabled list last month. The Rays will keep playing him until he cools off.

Jeff Keppinger finished 3-for-4 in a losing effort Saturday night against the Mariners.

Keppinger is universally known as a lefty-killer, and didn't disappoint against M's southpaw Jason Vargas. The 32-year-old infielder is having a very nice season offensively, now boasting a .325 batting average, three home runs and 18 RBI through 160 at-bats.

Jeff Keppinger returned to action on Thursday July 5.

Jeff Keppinger has been diagnosed with a bruised left tricep and is being called "day-to-day."

Keppinger suffered the injury during Wednesday's game against the Yankees when he was struck on the left elbow by a pitch. X-rays were taken and turned up negative.

Jeff Keppinger left Wednesday's game against the Yankees after he was hit in the elbow by a pitch.

Keppinger was hit by the pitch in the first inning and stayed in the game initially, but Brooks Conrad replaced him at third base to begin the third inning. The Rays will likely send him for tests.

Jeff Keppinger (toe) is expected to be activated from the disabled list Friday.

Keppinger went 3-for-4 with a double and two runs scored Thursday with Triple-A Durham and batted .286 (6-for-21) over six rehab games during his rehab stint. The veteran infielder has been sidelined for a little over a month with a broken big right toe.