Jairo Iriarte

The Chicago White Sox outrighted Jairo Iriarte to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Iriarte will remain with the organization after going unclaimed on waivers. Last season with Triple-A Charlotte, he made 35 appearances, including five starts, and posted a 7.24 ERA and 1.96 WHIP with 48 strikeouts across 46 innings.

The White Sox have designated right-hander Jairo Iriarte for assignment.

Fantasy Impact

Iriarte was removed from the club's 40-man roster after they acquired right-handers Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin in a trade with the Red Sox. The 24-year-old Iriarte struggled in 2025, posting a 7.24 ERA in 35 Triple-A appearances, five of which were starts.

White Sox No. 9 prospect Jairo Iriarte is taking a break for biomechanics work.

Fantasy Impact

The same goes for the White Sox No. 3 prospect Hagen Smith. They are having their workloads managed this season. It is unclear how long the break will last.

The White Sox optioned Jairo Iriarte to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday, per team reports.

Fantasy Impact

Iriarte, 23, struggled with command this spring—five walks, a hit batter, and three runs in 4.1 innings—but Chicago’s keeping him on the starter track for now, though a bullpen role could loom down the line. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues might keep him on the watchlist; his raw stuff has promise, but control issues push him off redraft boards.

Jairo Iriarte is expected to enter spring training with the White Sox as a starting pitcher.

Fantasy Impact

Iriarte made six appearances in relief last season for the White Sox which resulted in a 1.50 ERA. He will have a chance to earn a starting spot in the rotation heading into Opening Day.