Carlos Estévez has officially joined the Kansas City Royals, signing a lucrative two-year deal valued at $22 million, which includes a club option for the 2027 season. To accommodate the new addition, infielder Braden Shewmake has been designated for assignment, freeing up a spot on the 40-man roster. Estévez, a 32-year-old right-handed pitcher, had an impressive performance last year with the Los Angeles Angels, notching a 2.45 ERA with 26 saves in 54 appearances. His prior season also included a mid-year trade to the Philadelphia Phillies, where he contributed to their success in the NL East.

Despite his solid track record, Estévez faced criticism for his performance during the postseason, notably giving up a grand slam to Francisco Lindor in a pivotal playoff game against the New York Mets. Nevertheless, Estévez's past accolades, including his All-Star selection, demonstrate his potential to bolster the Royals' bullpen significantly as they aim to improve in the upcoming season.

The Chicago White Sox have bolstered their pitching staff by signing left-handed pitcher Martin Perez to a one-year deal, pending a physical examination. Perez, who spent time with both Pittsburgh and San Diego last season, recorded a 5-6 record and a 4.53 ERA over 26 starts. In his career, he has made 314 major league appearances, with a 90-87 record and a 4.44 ERA.

Last season, Perez faced challenges, including a stint on the injured list due to a groin strain, but he closed the season strong with a 3-1 record and a 3.46 ERA in his final ten starts with the Padres. The White Sox, coming off a dismal 2024 season with a record of 41-121, are looking for a turnaround.

Additionally, infielder Josh Rojas has joined the team with a one-year, $3.5 million contract, while Jake Amaya has been designated for assignment. Rojas struggled last season with the Mariners, hitting .225 with eight home runs and 31 RBIs. The White Sox also made roster adjustments, assigning outfielder Corey Julks to Triple-A Charlotte and claiming infielder Braden Shewmake off waivers from the Kansas City Royals.

The Chicago White Sox have bolstered their pitching rotation by signing left-handed starter Martín Pérez to a one-year contract. The deal, which is subject to a physical, comes as the team aims to improve after a challenging 2024 season where they set a major league record with 121 losses.

Pérez, who spent last season with the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Diego Padres, finished the year with a 5-6 record and a 4.53 ERA over 26 starts. The 33-year-old has a career record of 90-87 with a 4.44 ERA in 314 appearances, including 269 starts.

After recovering from a left groin strain that sidelined him for roughly a month, Pérez closed out his tenure with Pittsburgh strongly, allowing no runs in his final start before being traded to San Diego. He made a positive impact for the Padres, securing a 3-1 record and a 3.46 ERA in his last ten starts, though he did not participate in the postseason.

In addition to signing Pérez, the White Sox also finalized a $3.5 million, one-year deal with infielder Josh Rojas, who had a blend of power and speed with eight homers and ten steals in 143 games for Seattle last season. Meanwhile, infielder Jake Amaya was designated for assignment as part of the team's roster adjustments.

The Chicago White Sox have made a significant move by acquiring left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league right-hander Aaron Combs. Gilbert, 31, comes off a season where he recorded a solid 3.24 ERA over six relief appearances with the Phillies.

To accommodate Gilbert on their 40-man roster, the White Sox designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment. Shewmake, who was brought in from Atlanta in a previous trade, struggled at the plate last season, hitting just .125 in 29 games.

Combs, a promising 23-year-old prospect, was drafted by the White Sox in 2024 and showed potential in Class A Kannapolis, allowing only two unearned runs in nearly eight innings of work. Gilbert's acquisition comes after he was designated for assignment by Philadelphia following the Phillies' trade for left-hander Jesús Luzardo from Miami.

The Chicago White Sox have made a strategic move by acquiring left-handed pitcher Tyler Gilbert from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for minor league right-hander Aaron Combs. Gilbert, who is 31 years old, had a solid 3.24 ERA during his six relief appearances for the Phillies last season, showing promise for his new team.

In a corresponding move, the White Sox designated infielder Braden Shewmake for assignment to create space on their 40-man roster. Shewmake, who was obtained from Atlanta in a trade last November, struggled significantly, hitting only .125 in 29 games for Chicago.

Combs, a 23-year-old right-hander, was drafted by the White Sox in the eighth round of the 2024 amateur draft. He had a brief stint in the minors, allowing two unearned runs over 7.2 innings with Class A Kannapolis. Gilbert was previously designated for assignment by the Phillies after they acquired Jesús Luzardo from Miami.