Chicago ? Manny Ramirez is expected to join the Chicago White Sox today, giving the fading playoff contender a big boost during a key 10-game road trip.

A person familiar with the situation told the Associated Press on Sunday night that the White Sox were close to acquiring the slugger from the Los Angeles Dodgers. The person, who spoke on condition of anonymity because the details were still being worked out, expects the deal to be completed today, but whether it’s a trade or waiver claim is still to be determined.