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Dylan Cease To Earn $5.7 Million In 2023The Chicago White Sox and starting pitcher Dylan Cease avoided salary arbitration on Friday by agreeing to a one-year, $5.7 million deal. Cease finished up his fourth season with the White Sox with a 14-8 record, career-low 2.20 ERA (3.10 FIP), 1.11 WHIP and 30.4 percent strikeout rate in a career-high 184 innings over 32 starts. The 27-year-old was among the league's elite starting pitchers last season, but he did walk a league-high 78 batters along the way. Cease finished up his regular season with quality starts in five of his last six outings and struck out a career-high 227 batters (one more than 2021). Needless to say, he'll be a pretty popular high-end fantasy starter in drafts this spring.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 13, 2023, 6:55:23 PM- CHW
Injured Liam Hendriks Diagnosed With Non-Hodgkin's LymphomaChicago White Sox right-hander Liam Hendriks announced on Sunday that he had been diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma, a form of cancer. White Sox GM Rick Hahn sent a statement regarding Hendriks, which was a follow-up to his own post on Instagram. As per Hendriks, the All-Star closer is beginning treatment on Monday and will take on this challenge with the same determination he displays when facing any other obstacle in life. The 33-year-old is a three-time All-Star who has served as the primary closer for the White Sox over the past two seasons. He owned a 4-4 record, a 2.81 ERA, and a 2.68 FIP and converted 37 saves across 57 2/3 innings in 2022. Let's hope Hendriks can fully recover and return to baseball activities soon!
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 9, 2023, 2:09:45 AM - CHW
White Sox, Andrew Benintendi Finalize Deal TuesdayThe Chicago White Sox and free agent outfielder Andrew Benintendi finalized a five-year, $75 million deal Tuesday that includes a $3 million signing bonus, per MLB.com's Scott Merkin. The deal represents the largest guaranteed contract given out in franchise history. The 28-year-old will provide defensive stability in the White Sox's outfield as well as a solid bat, as he slashed .304/.373/.399 with five home runs, 51 RBI, and eight stolen bases in 521 plate appearances in 2022 with the Royals and Yankees. Benintendi's strong plate discipline and speed are fantasy assets, although his lack of power limits his fantasy upside.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Jan 4, 2023, 5:18:36 AM - CHWWhite Sox Plan To Keep Liam Hendriks
The Chicago White Sox are saying that while they might be listening on trade offers, their current plan is to retain All-Star closer Liam Hendriks in hopes that they can bounce back and win the American League Central in 2023. The New York Mets reportedly have been feeling out the White Sox for a potential acquisition of Hendriks to use as a high-leverage setup man in front of All-Star closer Edwin Diaz. But it's looking more likely that Hendriks will remain in Chicago for the start of next season after making the All-Star team for the second straight season in 2022. He had a 2.81 ERA (2.68 FIP), a 1.04 WHIP, 37 saves and a 36.2 percent strikeout rate in 57 2/3 relief innings. Hendriks has 75 saves in his first two years with the Pale Hose and will remain an elite fantasy closer if he stays with the Sox.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 22, 2022, 6:49:44 PM - CHW
Billy Hamilton Heads Back To The White SoxThe Chicago White Sox re-signed outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor-league deal on Saturday that includes a non-roster invite to spring training, according to a source. Hamilton was a contributor on the 2021 American League Central title team. He split the 2022 campaign with the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins, slashing a combined .050/.136/.050 with 13 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in only 23 plate appearances and 37 games played. The 32-year-old hit .220/.242/.378 in 135 plate appearances for the Pale Hose in 2021 with nine stolen bases. At best, the veteran speedster will be a bench option for Chicago in 2023, but he's highly unlikely to earn regular playing time in the outfield unless injuries hit the White Sox hard.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 18, 2022, 5:41:51 PM - CHWAndrew Benintendi Goes To White Sox On Five-Year Deal
The Chicago White Sox and free-agent outfielder Andrew Benintendi agreed to a five-year deal worth $75 million on Friday. Benintendi began the 2022 season playing for the Kansas City Royals, but he was acquired by the New York Yankees after 93 games and played in 33 games in the Bronx before his season ended prematurely due to a wrist injury. He was named an All-Star last year for the first time and finished with a .304/.373/.399 slash line, five home runs, 51 RBI, 54 runs scored and eight stolen bases in 521 combined plate appearances over 126 games. The 28-year-old should no longer be considered a threat for a 20-20 season, but he could be a nice source of average, on-base percentage and runs scored in a dangerous White Sox lineup in the years to come. Benintendi will certainly be a boost to Chicago's injury-prone outfield.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 16, 2022, 10:11:06 PM - CHWDylan Cease To Get $2.4 Million In Pre-Arbitration Bonus Pool
Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease will take home over $2.4 million in the first-ever pre-arbitration bonus pool after finishing second in the American League Cy Young voting and sixth in Wins Above Replacement among qualified players, according to a source. The new collective bargaining agreement set aside $50 million for the top 100 players, according to MLB's WAR metric. Cease will earn an extra $707,425 due to his WAR ranking and $1.75 million for his second-place finish in Cy Young voting. Houston Astros outfielder Yordan Alvarez will make the second-most at $2,381,143 due to his top ranking in WAR and for finishing third in the AL MVP.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 10, 2022, 6:12:29 PM - CHW
Victor Reyes Agrees With The White SoxThe Chicago White Sox agreed to a minor-league deal with former Detroit Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes on Friday, according to a source. The deal includes a non-roster invite to spring training. Reyes will stay in the American League Central after he was designated for assignment in November by the Tigers. The 28-year-old will give the White Sox some much-needed outfield depth heading into next season. Reyes played in 92 games in his fifth year for Detroit and slashed .254/.289/.362 with only three home runs, 34 RBI, 27 runs scored and two stolen bases in 336 plate appearances. He has only 16 home runs and a .264 batting average in five major-league seasons, giving him very little fantasy appeal as a bench player.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 9, 2022, 6:43:18 PM - CHWLiam Hendriks Coming Up In Trade Talks
Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks has been the topic of recent trade conversation, MLB.com's Mark Feinsand reported Monday. The 33-year-old has a limited no-trade clause that allows him to veto a deal to five undisclosed teams. Hendriks is owed $14 million in 2023 and has a $15 million club option for 2024. He has been one of baseball's most reliable closers in the past two seasons with the White Sox, earning 75 saves with a 2.66 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, and 39.4% strikeout rate. Competitive teams are always looking to bolster their bullpens, and Hendriks would likely maintain a firm closer role if he were to be traded, particularly given his current contract.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Dec 6, 2022, 5:19:46 AM - CHW
Mike Clevinger Signs With White SoxThe Chicago White Sox are reportedly signing free-agent starter Mike Clevinger to a one-year deal, per a pair of tweets from MLB Network's Jon Morosi. Also per Morosi, Clevinger's one-year deal is worth more than $8 million. Clevinger made 23 appearances, including 22 starts, for the San Diego Padres last season, pitching to a 4.33 ERA and a 4.98 FIP in 114 1/3 innings of work. He also logged 91 strikeouts against 35 walks in those 114 1/3 innings. He'll now join a White Sox rotation that also features Lucas Giolito, Dylan Cease, Lance Lynn and Michael Kopech.
Source : RotoBallerUpdated : Nov 28, 2022, 7:43:09 PM