MIKE CLEVINGER NEWS

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.

5 DAYS AGO • 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.

6 DAYS AGO • 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 assignment

APRIL 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 Sox

APRIL 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 1-0

MARCH 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 day

MARCH 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

Under consideration for relief role The White Sox are considering using Clevinger (neck) in a late-inning relief role, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact It's just one of the roles the team is mulling, as it first wants to see what Clevinger looks like in camp after the hurler was inked to a minor-league contract Thursday. More than 90 percent of Clevinger's 156 career appearances in the majors have come as a starter, but he's had injury difficulties in recent years -- including being limited to just four starts in 2024 due to neck and elbow issues -- so it's possible a bullpen role gives him a better chance to stay healthy. The White Sox do have an opening at closer, but we're a long way from Clevinger being a real candidate for that spot. The 34-year-old had neck surgery last July and it's not clear whether he'll have any restrictions this spring.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back with ChiSox Clevinger (neck) signed a minor-league contract with the White Sox that includes an invitation to spring training Friday, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Clevinger had an injury-marred 2024 season for the White Sox, as he was able to make only four starts due to neck and elbow injuries. When he was last fully healthy in 2023, Clevinger managed a 3.77 ERA and 1.23 WHIP across 131.1 innings. If he can stay on the mound throughout spring training, he would seemingly have a decent chance of cracking the Opening Day roster and securing a spot in the rotation.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox claim Enyel De Los Santos off waivers from Yankees among several roster moves

The Chicago White Sox have claimed right-hander Enyel De Los Santos off waivers from the New York Yankees, one of several roster moves by the majors’ worst team

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Transferred to 60-day IL The White Sox transferred Clevinger (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Saturday.

Impact Clevinger underwent season-ending disc replacement surgery in his neck Aug. 1. His move to the 60-day IL opens a spot on the 40-man roster, which allowed the White Sox to claim Enyel De Los Santos from waivers.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing season-ending surgery Clevinger (elbow) will undergo disc replacement surgery on his neck Aug. 1 and miss the remainder of the 2024 season, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Clevinger paused his rehab assignment temporarily in June while recovering from elbow inflammation due to neck pain and logged two starts before being pulled off his assignment again July 23. After being returned, further testing revealed that the neck issue would require surgery. The 33-year-old will finish the 2024 season having made merely four MLB starts, logging a 6.75 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in 16 innings. It's unclear if Clevinger's recovery will linger into spring training.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoing season-ending surgery Clevinger (elbow) will undergo disc replacement surgery on his neck August 1 and miss the remainder of the 2024 season, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Clevinger paused his rehab assignment temporarily in June while recovering from elbow inflammation due to neck pain and logged two starts before being pulled off his assignment again July 23. After being returned, further testing revealed that the neck issue would require surgery. The 33-year-old will finish the 2024 season having made merely four MLB starts, logging a 6.75 ERA and 1.94 WHIP in 16.0 innings. It's unclear if Clevinger's recovery will linger into spring training.

JULY 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE