"Kay, 31, has spent the last two seasons pitching in Japan for the Yokohama DeNA BayStars and is coming off an impressive year, posting a 9-6 record and a 1.74 ERA. He ranked third on the team in ERA, logged 155 innings (second most behind Katsuki Azuma), and led the club with 130 strikeouts while also finishing with a 0.981 WHIP, 6.4 H/9, and a 2.4 BB/9."
"He was designated for assignment during the 2022/2023 offseason and claimed by the Chicago Cubs. After posting a 6.35 ERA across 13 relief outings, he was waived again in September 2023 and was claimed by the Mets. Kay made three appearances that fall before being waived once more and claimed by the Athletics. He didn't stick long in the organization, as he was outrighted to Triple-A and became a free agent that winter."
"Kay's pitching arsenal features a four-seam fastball that touches 95 mph, along with a slider, changeup, and sweeper. Since moving to Japan, he has added a two-seam fastball, which has contributed to his renewed success. The White Sox are taking a relatively low-risk gamble in seeing whether he can translate those improvements back to MLB. Kay has historically been a high-strikeout, high-walk pitcher, but he made notable strides with his command overseas. He also induced more ground balls,"
Anthony Kay agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal with the Chicago White Sox. Kay posted a 9-6 record and 1.74 ERA with Yokohama DeNA BayStars, logging 155 innings and 130 strikeouts with a 0.981 WHIP. He rose as a former Mets prospect, was traded to Toronto, and struggled to hold a consistent MLB role, moving between rotation and bullpen. He experienced multiple designations and waivers before signing in Japan. Kay's arsenal includes a four-seam, slider, changeup, sweeper and an added two-seam fastball; he showed improved command, more ground balls, and renewed results overseas.
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