Chicago White Sox sign veteran right-hander to a minor-league deal: Insider

According to Baseball Insider Robert Murray , the White Sox and free-agent right-handed pitcher Mike Clevinger agreed on a minor-league contract that includes an invite to spring training.

“Free-agent pitcher Mike Clevinger and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a minor-league contract, sources say. The deal includes an invite to spring training.”

Clevinger, a 6-4 right-hander from Seminole State College of Florida, has spent the past two seasons with the White Sox and sadly had his 2024 season cut short due to neck and elbow injuries. In his White Sox career, the 34-year-old has a 9-12 record with a 4.09 ERA and 125 strikeouts in 147.1 innings.

Last season before it was cut short due to injury, Clevinger made 4 starts, where he went 0-3 and had a 6.75 ERA in 16.0 innings pitched.

A solid veteran signing

The signing of Clevinger is another shrewd move by General Manager Chris Getz, who has had a fantastic offseason so far.

Clevinger can make the White Sox roster if he can perform in camp and show he’s healthy.

The White Sox are a young and inexperienced team, and to have a veteran presence like Clevinger on the roster would provide valuable mentorship to the White Sox’s young players.