White Sox Acquire Brazobán
White Sox acquire Mets' standout reliever Huascar Brazobán for two minor league prospects.
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Brazobán posted a 2.61 ERA with 47 strikeouts and 22 walks over 51 innings this season for the Mets before the trade.
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He is slated to anchor the White Sox's bullpen at the back end, joining relievers Grant Taylor, Sean Newcomb, Bryan Hudson and Jordan Hicks.
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Davis is MLB.com’s 18th-ranked White Sox prospect but has struggled in Double-A, posting an 8.31 ERA in 10 starts.
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Franklin, 27, owns a 4.37 ERA in 45 Triple-A innings this season for Charlotte.
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The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal first reported the deal, which ESPN later covered and MLB Trade Rumors echoed.
The Chicago White Sox have acquired right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league pitchers Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin, according to Reuters. Brazobán, 36, is 5-2 with a 2.56 ERA this season and gives the White Sox a proven arm to anchor their bullpen.
The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal first broke the deal. It is part of a busy stretch of roster moves for both clubs as the trade deadline approaches.
Brazobán Steps In as White Sox Bullpen Anchor
Brazobán has posted a 2.61 ERA with 47 strikeouts and 22 walks over 51 innings this season for New York. He is under team control through 2029, giving Chicago a reliable late-inning arm for several years. He joins a bullpen that already includes Grant Taylor, Sean Newcomb, Bryan Hudson, and Jordan Hicks, according to WKZO.
Brazobán replaces Seranthony Domínguez at the back end of Chicago's bullpen. Domínguez was recently moved to the Seattle Mariners to help offset the cost of pitcher Luis Castillo's salary. The White Sox needed a dependable late-inning option, and Brazobán fits that role well.
White Sox Send Two Minor Leaguers to New York
Davis is 22 years old and rated as the 18th-best prospect in the White Sox system by MLB.com. He pitches at the Double-A level but has struggled badly there, posting an 8.31 ERA across 10 starts this season. Teams view him as a high-upside arm despite those rough numbers.
Franklin, 27, works out of the bullpen at Triple-A Charlotte. He owns a 4.37 ERA over 45 innings this season. Like Davis, he is seen as a player with future potential but little major league experience so far, according to The Duke FM.
What the Mets Get Out of This Deal
New York is balancing winning now with building for the future. Trading Brazobán frees up payroll space and brings back two arms who could develop into useful big leaguers. The Mets receive a low-cost, high-ceiling pitcher in Davis and a ready bullpen arm in Franklin, according to 1027 WBOW.
The Mets still have a strong roster and are pushing for a playoff spot this season. Moving a reliever under contract through 2029 is a notable move. It signals that New York is willing to deal controllable veterans if the return includes players who fit their longer-term plan.
A Rare Bright Spot in a Tough White Sox Season
Chicago has had one of the worst records in baseball this year. Adding a proven reliever with a sub-3.00 ERA is a meaningful upgrade. Brazobán gives the team's young pitchers a veteran presence in the bullpen and shows the front office is still looking to compete, according to Reuters.
The White Sox bullpen ranked among the league's weakest units entering this week. Brazobán's 2.56 ERA and ability to pitch multiple innings makes him one of the better bullpen adds of the deadline period. His deal running through 2029 also means Chicago does not need to scramble for relief help again soon.
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