OCTOBER 6 • SI.COM
MIKE CLEVINGER #52 - PITCHER - CHICAGO WHITE SOX
0-2 W-L •
2.29 WHIP •
7.94Â ERAÂ
0-2 W-L
2.29 WHIP
7.94 ERA
Four White Sox Players Elect Free Agency Following 2025 Season After moving between the White Sox and Triple-A Charlotte this season, Bryse Wilson, Jacob Amaya, Joshua Palacios and Mike Clevinger have hi...
Enters open market Clevinger elected free agency Friday, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports.
Impact The White Sox attempted to use Clevinger out of the bullpen to begin the season -- an experiment that resulted in the 34-year-old allowing five earned runs in just 5.2 innings before being DFA'd in April. He spent the rest of the season in the rotation at Triple-A Charlotte, turning in a 4.20 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 100.2 frames. He will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal in the offseason in order to land his next gig.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Enters open market Clevinger elected free agency Friday, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports.
Impact The White Sox attempted to use Clevinger out of the bullpen to begin the season -- an experiment that resulted in the 34-year-old allowing five earned runs in just 5.2 innings before being DFA'd in April. He spent the rest of the season in the rotation at Triple-A Charlotte, turning in a 4.20 ERA and 1.34 WHIP across 100.2 frames. He will likely have to settle for a minor-league deal in the offseason in order to land his next gig.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Venable proud of White Sox continued fight as season finale draws near CLEVELAND -- The last time the White Sox played at Progressive Field, their roster looked a little different. Mike Clevinger was working out...
SEPTEMBER 13 • MLB.COM
Reports of Mike Clevinger joining the White Sox appear to be false Major League Baseball rosters have expanded as the season enters its final month, with the Chicago White Sox deciding that they would call u...
SEPTEMBER 1 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM
The White Sox are wasting a golden opportunity to make the perfect September call-up With rosters expanding to 28 in September, the Chicago White Sox appear to be bringing back Mike Clevinger over better options to fill out t...
SEPTEMBER 1 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM
Moving back to rotation Clevinger will stretch out at the White Sox's complex in Arizona before returning to Triple-A Charlotte as a starter, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Clevinger made eight appearances out of the bullpen for the White Sox, giving up five earned runs in 5.2 innings while turning in a 3:8 K:BB. He was designated for assignment following his poor start and will now attempt to convert back into a starter, which is what his role has been for the vast majority of his career. If he returns to form after reporting to Charlotte, the 34-year-old righty may have a shot at returning to Chicago later this summer.
APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE
Passes through waivers The White Sox outrighted Clevinger to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact Clevinger passed through waivers unclaimed after being removed from the 40-man roster earlier this week. He has the ability to elect free agency rather than accept an outright assignment, and it's unclear whether Clevinger has made that decision.
APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE
Deadspin | White Sox DFA RHP Mike Clevinger, add RHP Steven Wilson Deadspin | White Sox DFA RHP Mike Clevinger, add RHP Steven Wilson
APRIL 17 • DEADSPIN.COM
White Sox designate RHP Mike Clevinger for assignment
The Chicago White Sox have designated right-hander Mike Clevinger for assignmentAPRIL 16 • Associated Press
White Sox designate Mike Clevinger for assignment Clevinger, who struggled to adjust to the relief role, had a 7.94 ERA and three strikeouts over five relief outings.
APRIL 16 • SUNTIMES.COM
Designated for assignment The White Sox designated Clevinger for assignment Wednesday.
Impact Clevinger came into the season seemingly in line for a high-leverage role in the Chicago bullpen, perhaps even as the team's closer. However, he yielded five runs with an ugly 3:8 K:BB over 5.2 innings and had appeared to lose the trust of manager Will Venable. With Clevinger out of the picture and Fraser Ellard (hamstring) hurt, Jordan Leasure might be the best bet for saves in a shaky White Sox bullpen.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Gives up three runs Clevinger allowed three earned runs on two hits and a walk across one inning Tuesday against the A's.
Impact Clevinger entered the game in the ninth inning with the White Sox down by six runs. The effort continued what has been an uninspiring start to the campaign, as he's now allowed at least one earned run in three of his eight appearances and has an ugly 3:8 K:BB. The White Sox have yet to record a save this season, but Clevinger appears to be the top candidate for the closer role when required.
APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE
Command issues continue Clevinger (0-2) was stuck with the loss Tuesday against the Guardians after allowing a run on one hit and three walks in just a third of an inning.
Impact Clevinger came in to relieve Tyler Gilbert with two outs in the eighth and got to the ninth unscathed. The Guardians opened up with an infield single and Clevinger proceeded to eventually walk in the winning run after issuing three consecutive free passes. He now has walked five batters and picked up two outs in his last two appearances and likely will find himself in some lower leverage situations in the near future.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE
Nolan Jones draws walk with bases-loaded to give Guardians 1-0 victory over White Sox in home opener
Nolan Jones drew a bases-loaded walk from Mike Clevinger in the ninth inning, and the Cleveland Guardians won their home opener 1-0 over the Chicago White SoxAPRIL 8 • Associated Press
Pitches in seventh inning Clevinger recorded one out and walked two in Sunday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Clevinger relieved starter Martin Perez with one out in the seventh inning. Clevinger retired the first batter he faced but then walked a pair before being pulled. He was expected to serve as the White Sox's primary closer, but his usage across four appearances suggests that's no longer the case. On the other hand, the team has no saves across nine games this season, so it is difficult to decipher which pitcher will see the majority of save chances.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
Trevor Bauer's accuser Lindsey Hill throws shade at White Sox over Mike Clevinger's employment While Trevor Bauer has been caught up in drama over the years, so has his former teammate, Mike Clevinger. Clevinger has been accused of bei...
APRIL 3 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM
Stuck with loss Saturday Clevinger (0-1) took the loss Saturday, giving up a run on a hit and a walk in an inning of relief as the White Sox fell 1-0 to the Angels.
Impact The 34-year-old was viewed at the potential closer for Chicago this season, but each of his first two appearances this season have come before the ninth inning. Clevinger got the call Saturday in the top of the eighth of a scoreless tie, and after retiring the first two batters he walked Jorge Soler, only to see him move him up to third base on a wild pitch that Matt Thaiss couldn't find right away. Yoan Moncada then got some revenge on his former team with an RBI infield single that deflected off Clevinger's leg. The right-hander came into 2025 with zero career saves, and given his usage so far and the inability of the White Sox to build leads that need protecting, it could be a while before Clevinger records his first.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Moncada and Soriano deliver as the Angels edge the White Sox 1-0
Yoán Moncada hit an RBI single against his former team in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Angels blanked the Chicago White Sox 1-0MARCH 29 • Associated Press
Burke stars as Venable gets 1st win with the White Sox in an 8-1 victory over the Angels
Sean Burke pitched six sparkling innings and Will Venable got his first win as a big league manager, directing the Chicago White Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels o...MARCH 27 • Associated Press
White Sox's Josh Rojas, Bryan Ramos and Mike Tauchman placed on the 10-day injured list
The Chicago White Sox have placed infielders Josh Rojas and Bryan Ramos and outfielder Mike Tauchman on the 10-day injured list on opening dayMARCH 27 • Associated Press
Joins 40-man, active roster The White Sox selected Clevinger's contract Thursday.
Impact Clevinger attended spring training as a non-roster invitee but quickly solidified his spot in the White Sox's Opening Day bullpen after excelling in camp as he made the transition from starting to relieving. Over his six Cactus League outings, Clevinger didn't allow a run while striking out eight and allowing three hits and one walk over six innings. The veteran righty looks to be a strong candidate to open the season as Chicago's closer, though manager Will Venable has previously suggested that he could use multiple relievers in save situations.
MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE
Poised for ninth-inning role Manager Will Venable said Friday that Clevinger will be "near the top" of the White Sox's options for the ninth inning, Bruce Levine of 670TheScore.com reports.
Impact Venable indicated he may utilize multiple pitchers in the closer role, but naming Clevinger specifically could make him the early favorite for saves in Chicago. The veteran right-hander has recorded three strikeouts while not allowing a baserunner in his two spring appearances. Clevinger is set to work as a full-time reliever for the first time in his career after making just four starts for the White Sox last season while contending with neck and elbow injuries.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Strikes out two in spring debut Clevinger (neck) struck out two batters over a perfect inning of relief Sunday in the White Sox's 1-0 loss to the Guardians in Cactus League play.
Impact Clevinger re-signed with the White Sox on a minor-league deal Feb. 21, but he didn't make his spring debut until Sunday while he completed his recovery from the disc replacement surgery he required for his neck back on Aug. 1. The 34-year-old righty retired the side in efficient fashion Sunday, needing just 11 pitches to complete a 1-2-3 inning. Clevinger has worked almost exclusively as a starter over parts of eight seasons in the big leagues, but he'll be vying for a late-inning relief role with Chicago while the organization prioritizes younger arms in the rotation.
MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE
Set for spring debut Clevinger (neck) is expected to make his spring debut Sunday, Lamond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Impact Clevinger is competing for a bullpen role with the White Sox this spring after signing in late February. A neck injury ended his 2024 season, though he's been throwing live batting practice and will now be set for his spring debut.
MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE
