"Between the offseason and today, the Sox have signed or claimed nine relievers. Below are the stats for each: Everyone except Vasil and Castro (who was shut down for the season with a patellar tendon tear in June) has been optioned to the minors at least once this season. Vasil's and Altavilla's stats are the only anomaly from this putrid list, and Altavilla has been in Triple-A for the majority of his tenure with the organization."
"Most Sox relievers have struggled to post a positive WAR, with very few even breaking 1.0. Vasil's 2.4 WAR this year is the highest among Sox relievers in a single season since Liam Hendriks in 2021, but even that stat doesn't say much. Is it possible the Sox found a hidden, sustainable gem, stolen away from the Rays? Potentially, but it's hard to argue that Vasil's rookie year indicates sustainable talent and not just a lucky, peak season."
Bryse Wilson was designated for assignment by the Chicago White Sox for the second time this season after posting a 6.65 ERA and 1.82 WHIP as a reliever. The team signed or claimed nine relievers between the offseason and now; everyone except Vasil and Castro has been optioned to the minors at least once, and Castro was shut down with a patellar tendon tear in June. Altavilla has spent most time in Triple-A, and several others (Jared Shuster, Gus Varland, Nick Nastrini) were cut. The bullpen has been poor for three years, with most relievers failing to post positive WAR; Vasil’s 2.4 WAR is notable but may not be sustainable. Expect continued offseason turnover and roster instability among relievers.
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