White Sox sign John Brebbia, DFA Romy González
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Right-handed relief pitcher John Brebbia is heading to the White Sox.
Last season, in 38 1⁄3 innings, Brebbia posted a 3.99 ERA, 3.93 FIP, and 4.23 xFIP, rendering him a 0.3-fWAR pitcher. Overall, In six seasons of MLB
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experience, the 33-year-old Brebbia has posted a 3.42 ERA, 3.52 FIP, and 4.41 xFIP over 299 2⁄3 innings, accumulating 3.2 career fWAR.
Interestingly, in the past two years, Brebbia has made 21 starts, although he
merely served as an opener in each of those games; the veteran has filled that role admirably, posting a 1.59 career ERA in 22 2⁄3 innings in such starts. The White Sox desperately need decent pitchers who can get through innings without self-destructing, and Brebbia is likely to be able to deliver. (Shockingly, Brebbia has never pitched for the Royals.)
Meanwhile, in a corresponding move, utility player Romy González has been designated for assignment. González has posted a .222/.239/.361 slash line (60 wRC+) to go with -0.2 fWAR in 86 games across three MLB seasons.
González, 27, had moments where he showed some promise, but his strikeout and walk rates (36.0% and 2.1% overall, respectively) and his inability to get on base make him relatively expendable. If no team claims González, he will report to Triple-A Charlotte.
