Chris Flexen agreed to a $1.75 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox, giving supervisor Pedro Grifol one other risk for his rotation.
Flexen performed for Seattle and Colorado this season, going 2-8 with a 6.86 ERA in 29 video games, with 16 begins. The right-hander is 27-34 with a 4.95 ERA in 120 main league appearances, together with 80 begins.
To clear a roster spot, Chicago designated catcher Carlos Pérez for project on Saturday.
The 29-year-old Flexen had an $8 million wage final season. He was designated for project by the Mariners on June 27 after which traded to the New York Mets, who promptly designated him for project.
Flexen signed a minor league cope with Colorado and was recalled from Triple-A Albuquerque on July 29. He went 2-4 with a 6.27 ERA in 12 begins with the Rockies.
The White Sox went 61-101 this yr and completed fourth within the AL Central. Their rotation is fronted by Dylan Cease, however he has been talked about in commerce rumors this offseason.
Flexen was chosen by the Mets within the 14th spherical of the 2012 beginner draft. He made his huge league debut with New York in 2017.
Flexen had his finest season with Seattle in 2021, going 14-6 with a 3.61 ERA in 31 begins.
The 27-year-old Pérez hit .204 (10 for 49) with 4 doubles, one dwelling run and three RBIs in 27 video games final season.
