The Chicago White Sox struck gold by signing former Cleveland Guardians star Mike Clevinger, a low-leverage move that could pay huge dividends.
It’s a fairly huge season on Chicago’s south side, as the White Sox failed to live up to expectations under Tony La Russa.
Turnover depth was a looming issue for Chicago entering free agency, and they promptly addressed it by signing Mike Clevinger, formerly of the San Diego Padres and Cleveland Guardians, to a contract.
For Ken Rosenthal and Robert Murray, Clevinger is really a Chicago White Sox pitcher, waiting for Maddy.
In what has been a slow pace so far in baseball, we finally have some news.
Mike Clevinger’s injury history is a concern
Mike Clevinger’s injury history should be a concern for the White Sox, which is why the “pending material” portion of the agreement should be highlighted.
Clevenger underwent Tommy John surgery in 2020 after being traded by the Guardsmen to the San Diego Padres. His recovery, which he has discussed at length, has cost him the 2021 campaign. It’s been a long road.
After his first start in years, Clevinger revealed an amazing idea he had during his recovery.
“I wasn’t sure I’d ever get involved again. That’s a big deal,” Clevinger said he said at the time.
Now, he has a new home, and a second chance at AL Central.
The White Sox rotated with Mike Clevinger
During his time with Cleveland from 2017-2020, Clevinger posted an ERA of no higher than 3.11, and his 2019 campaign is arguably his best. It eventually earned him a deal with the Padres, where he failed to make much of an impact due to injury.
Chicago’s starting rotation already includes Lucas Giolito, Dylan Cisse, Lance Lane, and Michael Kubis. The addition of Clevinger only makes this unit more elite, if he stays healthy.
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