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White Sox sign left-handed pitcher Martín Pérez

by Jordan Lazowski

UPDATE (1/21/25): The White Sox made this signing official on Tuesday.

The team announced the deal is for one year with a $5 million contract, which includes a mutual option for the 2026 season. To make room on the 40-man roster, the White Sox designated RHP Ron Marinaccio for assignment.


The White Sox have reportedly continued to add to their pitching staff, adding left-handed pitcher Martín Pérez, according to Robert Murray of FanSided. Whether this is an MLB or MiLB deal is unknown, as is the cost—though it is likely to be a one-year deal.

Pérez, 34, spent the 2024 season with both the Pirates and Padres. He combined for 135 innings across both stints, going 5-6 with a 4.52 ERA/4.90 FIP. He struck out 18.1% of hitters, walking 8.3% of them. He’s not far removed from what was the best season of his career, going 12-8 with a 2.89 ERA over 196.1 innings with the Rangers in 2022. His 2023 season in Texas overlapped with new White Sox manager Will Venable’s time in the Lone Star State.

Pérez features a five-pitch arsenal: Sinker (35.8%), Changeup (22.7%), Cutter (22.1%), Curveball (14.1%), and 4-Seam Fastball (5.3%). His profile is similar to other signings for the White Sox this year: Tyler Gilbert and Bryse Wilson among them. It’s clear that the White Sox are looking to add a veteran presence to stabilize their rotation, and as a 13-year major league mainstay, Pérez certainly fits that bill.

The White Sox are coming up on a 40-man roster crunch, with previous signee Josh Rojas’ contract yet to be announced, along with now Pérez. There will need to be at least two players designated for assignment from the 40-man roster. As those moves are announced, we will continue to provide updates.


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