Done deal: Rodon back with Chicago White Sox
Carlos Rodon is officially back with the White Sox.
After being non-tendered in early December, the 28-year-old pitcher was free to sign with another team.
Rodon wound up agreeing Monday to a one-year, $3 million contract. The left-hander will compete for a spot at the back end of the starting rotation.
If he loses out to a group that includes Dylan Cease, Reynaldo Lopez, Michael Kopech and possibly Garrett Crochet, Rodon could be used out of the bullpen.
To clear a spot for Rodon on the 40-man roster, the White Sox designated right-handed pitcher Emilio Vargas for assignment.
Claimed off waivers from Arizona in November, the 24-year-old Vargas was a combined 5-5 with a 3.84 ERA over 20 starts with Class AA Jackson and the Arizona Rookie League Diamondbacks in 2019.
Rodon had shoulder surgery in 2017 and Tommy John surgery in 2019.
The No. 3 overall pick in the 2014 draft, Rodon was sidelined for most of last season with a sore shoulder. In four games (2 starts), he was 0-2 with an 8.22 ERA.