Left-hander Martín Pérez’s $5 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox includes a $10 million mutual option for 2026.

The Chicago White Sox and left-handed starting pitcher Martin Perez finalized a one-year, $5 million contract on Tuesday.

CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox and veteran left-hander Martín Pérez have finalized a $5 million, one-year contract that includes a mutual option for 2026. The sides agreed to the deal about two weeks ago, and the team announced it on Tuesday.

As SoxFest Live wrapped up Saturday, the attention turns to spring training. Chicago White Sox pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 12 for Will Venable’s first camp as manager.

January 21: The deal has now been officially announced by the White Sox. Pérez, 34 in April, is a soft-tossing veteran innings eater. He split last year between the Pirates and Padres ...

Chicago White Sox following SoxFest Live, including shortstop Colson Montgomery’s mindset as he prepares to compete for a roster spot this spring.

CHICAGO — Left-hander Martín Pérez's $5 million, one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox includes a $10 million mutual option for 2026. Pérez gets a $3.5 million salary this year as part ...

The 33-year-old played for Pittsburgh and San Diego last season, going 5-6 with a 4.53 ERA in 26 starts. He is 90-87 with a 4.44 ERA in 314 major league appearances, including 269 starts.

The White Sox claimed him off waivers on Sept. 23. Chicago is looking to rebound from a terrible 2024. The White Sox went 41-121, setting a post-1900 major league record for losses in a season.

The Guardians, Royals and Tigers have taken differing approaches to building off their successful 2024 seasons.

Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is joining the Rays on a two-year, $29 million deal, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported on Wednesday. The deal includes an opt-out after this season. Kim is coming off shoulder surgery, but could return to action in May.

The 72 free agents who have signed, with name, position, former club if different, and contract. The contract information was obtained by The Associated Press from player and management sources. For players with minor league contracts,