Summary
The Chicago White Sox have signed Sean Newcomb, a relief pitcher, to a one-year contract worth $4.5 million. This signing follows their recent acquisition of Munetaka Murakami, signaling an active approach to improve their team for the upcoming season.
Key Facts
- The White Sox signed Sean Newcomb to a one-year deal for $4.5 million.
- This follows their recent signing of Munetaka Murakami for two years and $34 million.
- Sean Newcomb played for the Boston Red Sox and Oakland Athletics last season.
- He had better performance with the Athletics, achieving a 1.75 ERA over 36 games.
- Newcomb showed lower ERA in away games with 0.40 compared to 2.79 at home while with the Athletics.
- The White Sox bullpen had a 4.16 ERA last season, aiming for improvements in 2026.
- The team's goal is to improve after losing over 100 games each of the last three seasons and to return to the postseason.
