Dayan Viciedo said Saturday that he's willing to play wherever the team asks him to, including third base.

The 24-year-old appeared in 23 games at third base with the White Sox during his rookie season in 2010, but has been used almost exclusively as an outfielder since. With an excess of quality options in the outfield however, without a trade the White Sox may have to find creative ways to get all of their bats in the lineup, and Viciedo playing third base could be an option if he can handle the position defensively.

White Sox and OF Dayan Viciedo avoided arbitration by agreeing to a one-year, $2.8 million contract.

Viciedo was a Super Two qualifier, so he gets four years of salary arbitration starting in 2014. The 24-year-old outfielder batted .265/.304/.426 with 14 home runs and 56 RBI in 124 games last season. He hit .255/.300/.444 with 25 homers and 78 RBI in 2012.

Dayan Viciedo went 1-for-4 with a run scored in his return to the lineup Monday against the Blue Jays.

Viciedo left the White Sox on Friday following the birth of his child, but he's now back for the final week of the season. The 24-year-old is batting .262/.302/.418 with 13 home runs and 54 RBI over 119 games this year.

Dayan Viciedo has left the White Sox following the birth of his child.

He should be ready to return within the next couple of days. Alejandro De Aza is playing left field Friday while Jordan Danks starts in center.

Dayan Viciedo went 3-for-5 with two RBI, and the White Sox beat the Twins 4-3 on Tuesday.

Viciedo drove in the White Sox' third run with a hit in the fifth inning before bringing in the game-winning run with an RBI single in the sixth. With his thumb injury behind him, Viciedo is 17-for-55 (.309) with two home runs, seven runs scored and nine RBI in September.

Dayan Viciedo went 2-for-3 with a double and a solo homer against the Orioles on Saturday afternoon.

This was just Viciedo's third homer since the beginning of last month. Viciedo's batting average (.261) and on-base percentage (.304) are nearly identical to his output last season, but his dearth of home runs (12) show up in his slugging percentage (.426), down almost 20 points from last year.

Dayan Viciedo went 2-for-4 and drove home a pair of runs in a losing effort against the Rangers on Friday.

Viciedo also scored a pair of runs in the game. He delivered an early two-run single to get the White Sox on the board in the second inning. Like many other White Sox, Viciedo has been a bit of a disappointment this season, hitting .251/.293/.411 with 11 homers and 44 RBI through 97 games.

Dayan Viciedo went 3-for-4 with a homer and four RBI in Wednesday night's 5-2 defeat of the Royals.

Viciedo launched a grand slam in the top of the fourth inning and also tallied two singles. He's clearly over the thumb injury that was bothering him last week and will help the White Sox try to play spoiler down the stretch.

Dayan Viciedo (thumb) returned to the White Sox lineup Friday.

Viciedo went 2-for-4 with a double and two RBI in the win. He hadn't played in eight games due to a lingering thumb injury, but it no longer appears to be a concern.

Dayan Viciedo (thumb) is listed in the White Sox starting lineup on Friday.

He had missed eight consecutive games with a thumb injury, but the club didn't believe it to be serious enough to require a stint on the disabled list. Viciedo is batting eight and starting in left field.

Dayan Viciedo (thumb) is not in Thursday's lineup.

Viciedo has now missed eight straight game with a thumb injury, but will avoid the disabled list. Alejandro De Aza is starting in left field Thursday against the Twins.

Dayan Viciedo's left thumb felt better as he went through defensive work prior to Tuesday's game.

He sat out his sixth straight game with a sore thumb, but it sounds like he'll be back in there soon. "We have guys that can play out there until he feels good enough that he can go out there without any hesitation or complications or anything like that," White Sox manager Robin Ventura said. "Just try to make him as healthy as he can be."

Dayan Viciedo hopes to return to the lineup in the next day or so after an MRI on his left thumb came back negative.

Viciedo didn't play at all over the weekend due to a lingering thumb injury, but it will not require an extended absence. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Dayan Viciedo will undergo an MRI on his left thumb Monday.

Viciedo has missed the last two games due to a lingering thumb injury, but is hoping to avoid the disabled list. The White Sox will update his status early next week.

Dayan Viciedo (thumb) has been scratched from Saturday's lineup.

Viciedo was originally expected to play Saturday, but the White Sox will continue to rest him with a lingering thumb injury. Blake Tekotte has replaced him in left field.

Dayan Viciedo (thumb) is in Saturday's lineup.

Viciedo was scratched from Friday's game due to a lingering thumb injury, but it's not a major concern. He returns to a .244/.288/.397 batting line over 315 at-bats.

Dayan Viciedo was a late scratch from the White Sox' lineup Friday.

No word on the reason for the scratch, but it's possible Viciedo's left thumb is bothering him again. The club should update his status shortly. Jordan Danks replaced him in the lineup, playing center field while Alejandro De Aza moves to left.

Dayan Viciedo (thumb) went 0-for-3 in his return to the White Sox starting lineup Wednesday.

Viciedo jammed his left thumb earlier this week while making a diving catch. It was never a major concern.

Dayan Viciedo (thumb) is not playing on Tuesday.

Viciedo jammed his left thumb Monday while attempting a diving catch. He could be ready on Wednesday.

Dayan Viciedo is considered day-to-day with a jammed left thumb.

Viciedo had to leave Monday's game after jamming his thumb on an attempt at a diving catch, but X-rays came back negative and he'll be fine. Alejandro De Aza took his place in the lineup, moving Casper Wells from center to left field.