White Sox bulk up bullpen, acquire Huascar Brazobán from Mets

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White Sox bulk up bullpen, acquire Huascar Brazobán from Mets

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The Chicago White Sox on Monday agreed to acquire right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán in a trade with the New York Mets for Double-A righty Gabe Davis and Triple-A righty Zach Franklin, league sources told The Athletic.

Brazobán, 36, is a versatile reliever who could pitch multiple innings, work as an opener and help in high-leverage situations. He became much more platoon neutral in 2026, limiting left-handed batters (along with right-handed batters) to a sub-.600 OPS. He has a 2.56 ERA ov

Published 2026-08-03 09:09:23 UTC · Published by JQJO

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Timeline

TIMELINE
On May 13, 2022, pitcher Brazoban made his major league debut in professional baseball.
On July 28, 2024, the New York Mets acquired relief pitcher Brazoban from Miami.
On July 25, 2025, Chicago drafted young pitching prospect Gabe Davis during annual selection.
On July 14, 2025, Zach Franklin advanced through minor league development with strong performances.
On August 3, 2026, reports revealed the White Sox acquiring veteran reliever Huascar Brazoban.
On August 3, 2026, media sources confirmed the trade involving two minor league pitchers.
On August 3, 2026, the Mets received pitching prospects Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin.
On August 4, 2026, Brazoban will join the active bullpen roster in Chicago immediately.
On April 1, 2027, Brazoban will pitch in crucial late inning setup roles regularly.
On November 1, 2029, arbitration eligibility for relief pitcher Brazoban will officially reach conclusion.

Why it matters

Chicago strengthens bullpen depth while New York acquires youthful prospects. The trade shapes future roster competitiveness for both MLB franchises. Baseball fans and management teams in Chicago and New York. Prioritize verified reports from official team announcements and sports journalists.

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