White Sox finalize $3 million, 1-year deal with RodÃ³n

Posted February 01, 2021 6:00 am

The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago White Sox finalized a $3 million, one-year contract with pitcher Carlos RodÃ³n on Monday.

The White Sox didn't offer RodÃ³n a contract in December, making him a free agent. But they wound up bringing him back.

RodÃ³n was selected by Chicago with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2014 amateur draft. He broke into the majors the following season and looked as if he could be a key member of the team's rotation for years to come before he was hampered by a series of injuries.

The 28-year-old left-hander is 29-33 with a 4.14 ERA in 97 career major league games, including 92 starts. He made four appearances last year, going 0-2 with an 8.22 ERA.

The White Sox designated minor league pitcher Emilio Vargas for assignment. The 24-year-old right-hander was claimed off waivers from Arizona in November.

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