The Chicago White Sox increased their bullpen depth on Saturday by signing right-hander John Brebbia to a one-year contract, according to a source familiar with the situation.
The agreement depends on a physical examination.
MLB Network’s Jon Morosi first reported the signing and Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic confirmed the contract is valued at $5.5 million.
Brebbia, 33, has a record of 15 wins and 15 losses with a 3.42 ERA and two saves in 295 career appearances (21 starts as an opener) over six seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals (2017-19) and San Francisco Giants (2021-23). He has 321 strikeouts and 90 walks in 299 2/3 career innings.
He had a 3-5 record with a 3.99 ERA in 40 appearances (10 as an opener) for the Giants in 2023. Brebbia recorded 47 strikeouts and 14 walks in 38 1/3 innings, missing some of the season due to a right lat strain.
Brebbia had Tommy John surgery in June 2020 and played 18 games for the Giants in 2021. He led the National League with 76 appearances the following season (11 as an opener), achieving a 6-2 record with a 3.18 ERA, 54 strikeouts, and 18 walks in 68 innings.
The signing follows the Sox reaching an agreement on a one-year deal with left-handed reliever Tim Hill last month.
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