White Sox Make Roster Moves Ahead of Series Against Rangers

Brebbia to Berroa

Brebbia signed with the South Siders as a free agent in the offseason, inking a one-year $5.5M deal with a mutual option for a second year. The second year includes a $1.5M buyout. The 34-year-old joined the club as the presumed closer but had an abbreviated Spring Training due to a right calf strain. The same calf strain landed him on the IL after only 2.2 innings of work. 

Brebbia departs the White Sox with a 6.29 ERA in 48.2 innings over 54 games. To his credit, the veteran had an outstanding stretch from June 2 to July 10, allowing only two runs over 18.1 innings. 

In the offseason, Berroa came to the White Sox via a trade with the Seattle Mariners. He's made three appearances over two big league stints this year, allowing three earned runs in two innings pitched. The 24-year-old has had a rough year in Triple-A Charlotte after compiling a 2.89 ERA with the Mariners Double-A affiliate in 2023. He's tossed 46.1 in Charlotte with 49 strikeouts and a 6.41 ERA.

The Clubhouse Tour

Amaya joins the White Sox organization from the Houston Astros, who designated him for assignment after only one at-bat. The 25-year-old has 10 career major league at-bats since being drafted in the 11th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ramos' promotion from Triple-A lasted a day and appears to have been a procedural move to prevent the White Sox from playing a player short.  

What's On Tap Next?

Despite his dominant stretch of pitching up to the all-star break, his dreadful performance at the end of July collapsed any increase in trade value. Brebbia could not be the veteran anchor of the White Sox bullpen they intended him to be or the possible trade asset his track record indicated. Brebbia's departure allows Berroa to stay in the big leagues for an extended time.

Amaya is in the fold with Miguel Vargas, Brooks Baldwin, Nicky Lopez, Lenyn Sosa, and Yoan Moncada, who will begin a rehab assignment today. With Moncada's impending return, barring any setbacks, and Ramos' knocking at the door, Chris Getz and Co. will have to decide who they let audition in September for the 2025 team.