White Sox Sign Veteran Pitcher Erick Fedde to 1-Year Deal

The 32-year-old right-hander returns to Chicago on a $1.5 million contract.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million contract with veteran pitcher Erick Fedde. Fedde, a 32-year-old right-hander, previously spent time with the White Sox in 2024, going 7-4 with a 3.11 ERA in 21 starts. He will fill the roster spot of left-hander Ky Bush, who was placed on the 60-day injured list as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery.

Why it matters

The White Sox are looking to bolster their pitching staff after a disappointing 2025 season, and the addition of the experienced Fedde provides them with a reliable veteran arm to help stabilize the rotation.

The details

Fedde, who has an 8-year MLB career, went a combined 4-13 with a 5.49 ERA in 32 appearances across three teams last season. However, he was named the MVP of the Korean Baseball Organization in 2023 after going 20-6 with a 2.00 ERA. The White Sox are hoping he can recapture that form and provide a boost to their pitching staff.

  • The deal was agreed to on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

The players

Erick Fedde

A 32-year-old right-handed pitcher who has spent 8 seasons in the major leagues, mostly with the Washington Nationals.

Ky Bush

A 26-year-old left-handed pitcher for the White Sox who is currently on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from Tommy John surgery, which caused him to miss the entire 2025 season.

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What they’re saying

“The addition of Erick Fedde provides us with an experienced arm to help solidify our rotation. We're confident he can bounce back and have a strong season for us.”

— Rick Hahn, White Sox General Manager (abc7chicago.com)

What’s next

Fedde will report to White Sox spring training in Arizona and compete for a spot in the starting rotation.

The takeaway

The White Sox are making strategic moves to improve their pitching staff and position themselves for a bounce-back season after a disappointing 2025 campaign. The signing of veteran Erick Fedde adds depth and experience to their rotation.