Sean Newcomb signs one-year deal with White Sox
by David Leisering | White Sox Correspondent | Tue, Dec 23rd 11:42am EST
Sean Newcomb has signed a one-year deal, reportedly worth $4.5 million, with the Chicago White Sox. In a corresponding move, the White Sox designated LHP Ryan Rolison for assignment. (Jeff Passan on X)
Fantasy Impact:
The White Sox rebuild continues with the signing of Newcomb, just two days after picking up Munetaka Murakami. Arguably the best left-handed reliever remaining on the market, Newcomb is coming off his best season at the big league level as he posted a 2.73 ERA with 91 strikeouts in 92.1 innings of work between the Red Sox and the Athletics. After leaving Boston, he had a 1.75 ERA with the A's, limiting opponents to a .214 batting average over 51.1 innings. Newcomb, who can also start, provides the White Sox with a veteran presence within their young pitching staff and will more than likely be used later in games. He could also be a sneaky source of saves for a White Sox team looking to take over the closer's role. Last season, Chicago had just 25 saves spread out over eight different pitchers.
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