"General manager Chris Getz downplayed the possibility of making any multi-year free agent pickups. "Free agency is an avenue to bring in players to help in the win total, but to go beyond this upcoming season I think would be a little premature considering the state of our club right now," the GM told Scott Merkin of MLB.com. The Sox gave out one multi-year free agent contract over Getz's first two offseasons - the two-year, $15MM deal to bring Erick Fedde back from Korea in 2023."
"Chicago handed out six major league free agent contracts last winter. They were all one-year deals worth no more than $5MM. The long-term books are wide open. Their only commitments for 2027 are a $14.5MM salary for Andrew Benintendi to close his five-year deal and a $2MM buyout on a $20MM club option to Luis Robert Jr. The White Sox could afford to make multi-year commitments even if they're obviously not going to be in the Kyle Tucker bidding. It appears they're content to essentially sit out mid-tier free agency yet again."
The Chicago White Sox remain in a full rebuild after a third consecutive 100-plus loss season. General manager Chris Getz says multi-year free agent commitments would be premature and the club is prioritizing short-term, modest signings. Under Getz, the team issued one multi-year contract (Erick Fedde, two years, $15MM) while last winter's signings were six one-year deals, each no more than $5MM. Long-term payroll commitments are minimal beyond Andrew Benintendi's 2027 salary and a Luis Robert Jr. buyout. The club can afford longer deals but appears content to sit out mid-tier free agency while monitoring low-cost two-year and veteran one-year options.
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