The Chicago White Sox added to their bullpen depth on Saturday by agreeing to a one-year deal with right-hander John Brebbia, according to a source. This was confirmed by the Tribune.
The completion of the move depends on a physical examination.
MLB Network’s Jon Morosi was the first to report the signing. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic also reported that the deal is for $5.5 million. The agreement is awaiting a physical examination to be finalized..
Brebbia, 33, has a record of 15-15 with a 3.42 ERA and two saves in 295 career appearances (including 21 starts as an opener) during 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.
In 2023, he posted a 3-5 record with a 3.99 ERA in 40 games (including 10 as an opener) for the Giants. During this time, he accumulated 47 strikeouts and 14 walks in 38 1/3 innings. He missed parts of the season due to a right lat strain.
Brebbia underwent Tommy John surgery in June 2020 and appeared in 18 games for the Giants in 2021. In the following season, he led the National League with 76 appearances, 11 of which were as an opener. He achieved a 6-2 record with a 3.18 ERA, 54 strikeouts, and 18 walks in 68 innings.
The White Sox's signing of Brebbia follows their agreement on a one-year deal with left-handed reliever Tim Hill. last month.
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