The Chicago White Sox are on the verge of securing a one-year contract with free agent pitcher Erick Fedde, sources tell ESPN. Fedde, 32, is a familiar face in Chicago, having pitched for the team in 2024 before being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals that summer. Last season, the right-hander spent time with the Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, and Milwaukee Brewers before hitting the free agent market. Overall, he was 4-13 with a 5.49 ERA in 32 games, including 24 starts. The White Sox have been actively seeking a veteran arm to bolster their young starting lineup. The familiarity with Fedde undoubtedly played a role in his return to Chicago, where he signed a 2-year, $15 million contract before the 2024 season. He was 7-4 with a 3.11 ERA in 2024 before the trade to the Cardinals. Chicago has had an active winter, adding Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami, outfielder Austin Hays, and pitchers Seranthony Dominguez and Jordan Hicks, who they acquired in a trade with the Boston Red Sox. The team is hoping to avoid a fourth consecutive 100-loss season as they continue a slow rebuild. Adding Fedde could provide some length in the rotation while taking pressure off some younger, highly touted arms in their system.
