The minor offseason trade that may come back to bite Chris Getz and the White Sox
Briefly

After suffering a franchise record of 121 losses in 2024, the Chicago White Sox faced multiple roster needs, especially in left-handed relief pitching. General Manager Chris Getz took a conservative route by seeking trades instead of financial investments. The White Sox traded for Cam Booser and Tyler Gilbert, focusing on controllable options. Booser was obtained from Boston in exchange for young pitcher Yhoiker Fajardo, who had a promising start in the minors. However, Booser has faced challenges, struggling with a 5.11 ERA and recently being placed on the Injured List due to a shoulder strain.
The Chicago White Sox, after a record 121 losses in 2024, aimed to address significant needs, particularly in left-handed relief pitching.
General Manager Chris Getz chose a conservative trade-focused strategy to strengthen the bullpen rather than matching Rick Hahn's previous financial investment approach.
The team acquired Cam Booser and Tyler Gilbert; Booser, traded from Boston for Yhoiker Fajardo, was anticipated to bring stability to the bullpen.
Despite initial hopes for Booser’s performance, he struggled with a 5.11 ERA in 2025 and faced a shoulder injury after a recent game.
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