White Sox DFA Former Star & Very Familiar Name

April 16, 2025 , ,

The Chicago White Sox have designated veteran right-hander Mike Clevinger for assignment, ending a brief and turbulent stint out of the bullpen. 

After re-signing Clevinger to a minor league deal this past offseason and shifting him to a relief role for the first time in his nine-year MLB career, the team hoped to revive the 34-year-old’s effectiveness. 

Instead, Clevinger struggled through eight appearances, allowing five earned runs over just 5.2 innings, with eight walks and only three strikeouts. His final outing came Tuesday against the Athletics, where he gave up two hits and three runs.

Once a promising starter with Cleveland and San Diego, Clevinger never fully returned to form after undergoing Tommy John surgery in 2020.

He missed the entire 2021 season and has since dealt with diminished velocity and command issues. In 2024, he signed a $3 million deal with the White Sox but landed on the injured list with elbow inflammation before undergoing season-ending neck surgery. 

This spring, he impressed enough to make the Opening Day roster, throwing six scoreless innings, but his regular-season performance quickly unraveled.

To fill his spot, the White Sox recalled right-hander Steven Wilson from Triple-A Charlotte. Wilson, acquired in the 2024 Dylan Cease trade with San Diego, posted a 1.69 ERA with 10 strikeouts over 5.1 innings in Charlotte this season. 

The team also confirmed that Justin Anderson, designated for assignment last week, cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A. With a 4-12 record and a need for bullpen stability, the White Sox opted to move on from Clevinger as they continue to search for reliable arms.

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