White Sox Reportedly “In The Mix” For Quality Free Agent Pitcher [Video]

White Sox vice president and general manager Chris Getz has had a busy offseason so far. He has made several signings and trades this winter, including bringing in utility man Josh Rojas on a one-year contract earlier today. He seemingly isn’t done either, as James Fox of FutureSox has reported that the White Sox are “in the mix” for free agent pitcher Jakob Junis.

Junis’ Strong 2024 Campaign

A 32-year-old right-hander, Junis has played with four teams over his eight-year MLB career, most notably the Kansas City Royals. He was mediocre overall in Kansas City but has improved significantly in recent years. He is coming off a career-best 2024 season. In 24 games between the Brewers and Reds this past season, Junis put up a 2.69 ERA, 0.85 WHIP, and 3.69 FIP. He also walked just eight batters in 67 innings pitched. He was somewhat lucky, as evidenced by the .224 BABIP against him. Still, it was a quality season for Junis and solidified …