Report: White Sox, Martín Pérez agree to 1-year, $5M deal
The Chicago White Sox signed veteran starting pitcher Martín Pérez to a one-year deal worth $5 million, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand.
The contract also includes a $10-million mutual option for 2026, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post.
Martin Perez White Sox deal: $3.5M salary for 2025 with a $1.5M buyout on a $10M 2026 mutual option ($5M guarantee) @ByRobertMurray 1st with agreement
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) January 8, 2025
Pérez began his 2024 season with the Pittsburgh Pirates before eventually being traded to the San Diego Padres. He excelled after the change of scenery, recording a 3.46 ERA and 1.21 WHIP in 10 starts for the Friars.
The lefty's best season came in 2022 with the Texas Rangers when he made his lone All-Star appearance. He put up a 3.26 FIP, the best of his career, en route to accruing an impressive 3.9 fWAR.
Pérez, 33, has been a durable back-of-the-rotation arm throughout his 13 MLB campaigns and should eat valuable innings for the White Sox. He could also become a trade chip if he pitches well.
Pérez owns a 4.44 ERA and 1.45 WHIP for his career, which has also included stints with the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins.