The Chicago White Sox improved their bullpen depth by adding right-hander John Brebbia to a one-year contract, according to a source familiar with the situation.
The signing is awaiting a physical examination.
MLB Network’s Jon Morosi initially reported the signing and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reported the deal is for $5.5 million.
Brebbia, 33, is 15-15 with a 3.42 earned run average and two saves in 295 career appearances (21 starts as an opener) over six seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals (2017-19) and San Francisco Giants (2021-23). He has 321 strikeouts and 90 walks in 299 2/3 career innings.
He posted a 3-5 record with a 3.99 ERA in 40 appearances (10 as an opener) for the Giants in 2023. Brebbia accumulated 47 strikeouts and 14 walks in 38 1/3 innings, missing part of the season due to a right lat strain.
Brebbia underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2020 and played in 18 games for the Giants in 2021. He led the National League with 76 appearances the following season (11 as an opener), achieving a 6-2 record with a 3.18 ERA, 54 strikeouts, and 18 walks in 68 innings.
The signing follows the earlier agreement on a one-year contract with left-handed reliever Tim Hill last month.
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