Tag: Free Agency

White Sox Sign Josh Harrison

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March 15—The Chicago White Sox have signed veteran free agent, and two-time All-Star second baseman Josh Harrison to a one-year, $5.5 million contract ($4MM in 2022, $5.5MM option for 2023 with a $1.5MM buyout). He debuted with the Pirates in 2011, and subsequently played for the Tigers, the Phillies, and the Nationals. He was traded to the Athletics last season after the All-Star break, playing 48 games for the As and 90 games for the Nationals on the 2021 season. Last season (combined) Harrison went 141-for-505, batting .279/.341/.400 with 60 RBI, 58 RS, 9 SB and 8 HR in 138 G.

Vince Velasquez and Josh Harrison on joining the White Sox, via mlb.com:

White Sox Sign Joe Kelly

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March 14—The Chicago White Sox have signed veteran free agent, right-hander Joe Kelly to a two-year, $17 million contract ($7MM in 2022, $9MM in 2023, $9.5MM option for 2024 with $1MM buyout). Kelly was drafted by the Cardinals in 2009, making his major league debut in 2012. He was traded to the Red Sox in 2014 and signed by the Dodgers as a free agent after the 2018 season. Last season he posted a record of 2-0, with an ERA of 2.86 in 44.0 IP (15 BB, 50 SO). Kelly is coming off of a nerve injury sustained at the end of last season.

Joe Kelly on joining the White Sox via mlb.com:

White Sox Sign Vince Velasquez

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March 14—The Chicago White Sox have signed veteran free agent, right-hander Vince Velasquez to a one-year, $3 million contract. Velasquez was drafted by the Astros in 2010, debuted in 2015, then traded to the Phillies after the 2015 season. He pitched a few games for the Padres at the end of last season. For the 2021 regular season, he posted a combined record of 3-9, with an ERA of 6.30 in 94 ⅓ IP (49 BB, 101 SO).

Vince Velasquez and Josh Harrison on joining the White Sox, via mlb.com:

White Sox Sign Kendall Graveman

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November 30—The Chicago White Sox have signed veteran free agent, right-hander Kendall Graveman to a three-year, $24 million contract. Graveman made his MLB debut with the Jays in 2014, and was traded to the Athletics after the 2014 season. He became a free agent after the 2018 season, playing in the Cubs farm system and going under the knife for Tommy John surgery in 2019, then moving back up to the Show as a closer with the Mariners in 2020. Graveman was traded to the Astros, who utilized him as a setup man, ahead of the trade deadline in 2021.