Erick Fedde Returns to Chicago White Sox, Aims to Regain 2024 Form

Veteran pitcher signs one-year deal, reunites with familiar faces in White Sox organization

Feb. 11, 2026 at 5:55pm

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Pitcher Erick Fedde has signed a one-year, $1.5 million deal to return to the Chicago White Sox, the team he played for briefly in 2024. Fedde is looking to bounce back after a tough 2025 season split between the Cardinals, Braves, and Brewers. He's excited to reunite with former teammates and work with pitching coach Brian Bannister to get his mechanics and performance back on track "brick by brick."

Why it matters

Fedde's return to the White Sox provides veteran experience and leadership to a young pitching staff that is looking to improve on the team's dismal 2024 season. His familiarity with the organization and relationships with players like Jonathan Cannon and Korey Lee could help ease his transition back to the team.

The details

Fedde, who turns 33 later this month, went 7-4 with a 3.11 ERA in 21 starts for the 2024 White Sox before being traded to the Cardinals. He struggled last year, going a combined 4-13 with a 5.49 ERA across three teams. The White Sox are hoping Fedde can rediscover the form that made him an effective starter in 2024 by working closely with pitching coach Brian Bannister on his mechanics.

  • Fedde officially agreed to a one-year, $1.5 million deal with the White Sox on Tuesday.
  • Fedde and catcher Korey Lee, who were teammates in 2024, worked together in a bullpen session on Wednesday.

The players

Erick Fedde

A veteran pitcher with eight years of MLB experience, including a brief stint with the White Sox in 2024 where he had success before being traded.

Korey Lee

A White Sox catcher who worked with Fedde in a bullpen session, reuniting the battery mates from 2024.

Brian Bannister

The White Sox's senior advisor to pitching, who immediately started working with Fedde on mechanical adjustments to help him regain his 2024 form.

Jonathan Cannon

A young White Sox pitcher who looked up to Fedde as a mentor in 2024 and appreciated his guidance and leadership.

Will Venable

The White Sox manager, who sees Fedde's veteran presence and experience as valuable for the team's young pitching staff.

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What they’re saying

“It's exciting. It's just been lots of great memories to remember. Everyone has been so kind in saying hello. It's good to see old faces. It's been a good couple of days.”

— Erick Fedde, Pitcher

“He showed me a video right away and was like, 'Hey do you remember doing this?' I was like, 'OK, yeah.' He said, 'Let's get back to this.' It was a little mechanical thing. Just a few things to work on in catch every day and try to, brick by brick, get back to being good.”

— Erick Fedde, Pitcher

“Certainly, a guy that has been there and performed well in this league. One, to have his ability on our team, and which we can depend on, is great. But also, as an example to these young guys about how to go about their business and build the things on a daily basis that can lead to long-term success is huge for our group too.”

— Will Venable, White Sox Manager

What’s next

Fedde will continue to work closely with pitching coach Brian Bannister this spring to refine his mechanics and regain the form that made him an effective starter for the White Sox in 2024.

The takeaway

Fedde's return to the White Sox provides a veteran presence and leadership to a young pitching staff, while also giving him an opportunity to bounce back after a tough 2025 season. If he can rediscover his 2024 form, it could be a mutually beneficial reunion for both Fedde and the White Sox.