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White Sox Sign Pitcher Bryse Wilson

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Tony Marchese | Last updated Dec 18, 2024 6:00 PM ET

The Chicago White Sox have reportedly inked a deal with right-hander Bryse Wilson, rolling the dice on the 27-year-old’s arm. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports the contract at a base value of $1.05 million and an additional $250,000 in potential incentives. The South Siders are clearly once again looking for bargain-bin gold as they navigate the offseason.

Free-agent RHP Bryse Wilson in agreement with White Sox on one-year, $1.05M contract, pending physical, source tells @TheAthletic. Deal includes potential $250K in performance bonuses. Wilson will compete for a spot in the rotation.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) December 18, 2024

Wilson, a pitcher with a journeyman’s resume, has had a rollercoaster career spread over seven MLB seasons. Initially heralded as a promising talent with a debut at 20 for Atlanta and a slot in the 2019 Top 100 prospects, Wilson has struggled to cement his place as a consistent major league starter. His tenure with Atlanta, Pittsburgh, and Milwaukee showcases a mixed bag of roles, from spot starter to multi-inning reliever, hinting at versatility but also a lack of specialization up to this point.

Despite having shown flashes of brilliance, Wilson’s stats tell the story of a pitcher still finding his way—carrying a career 4.61 ERA across 413.2 innings of work. His 2023 stint exclusively in relief showed a glimpse of potential, boasting a 2.58 ERA. However, he largely regressed back to career averages in 2024 after spending time in both the Brewers rotation and bullpen.

This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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