White Sox, Cubs add pitching help

Posted March 13, 2022 1:00 am

Scot Gregor

The White Sox and Cubs each added pitching help on Sunday.

The Sox reportedly signed Vince Velasquez, a right-hander who has mainly been a starter over his seven-year career with the Astros, Phillies and Padres.

Velasquez split last season between Philadelphia and San Diego. In 25 games (21 starts), the 29-year-old righty was 3-9 with a 6.30 ERA.

Braves pitcher Jesse Chavez works against the New York Mets on Saturday, Oct. 2, 2021, in Atlanta. He has reportedly agreed to a minor-league contract with the Cubs. Associated Press

Jesse Chavez was in Cubs camp Sunday after reportedly agreeing to a minor-league contract with an invitation to spring training.

The 38-year-old reliever should be able to help the Cubs' bullpen after pitching in 30 games for the World Series champion Braves last year and going 3-2 with a 2.14 ERA.

In the postseason for Atlanta, Chavez pitched 6⅓ scoreless innings.

A 14-year veteran, the right-handed Chavez pitched for the Cubs in 2018 and was 2-1 with a 1.15 ERA.

•In the revised Cactus League schedule released on Sunday, the White Sox and Cubs will open exhibition play Thursday and meet each other in split-squad games at Glendale, Ariz., and in Mesa.

The Sox and Cubs play again on April 4 in Mesa.

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