Just before the Winter Meetings, the Chicago White Sox woke up from their offseason slumber, signing starting pitcher Anthony Kay to a two-year contract in free agency.
Free-agent pitcher Anthony Kay and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a two-year contract, according to sources familiar with the deal.
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Kay has had a fascinating baseball journey, one which culminated in him dominating the NPB in Japan last season to the tune of a 1.74 ERA in 155 innings. He spurned larger offers to return to Major League Baseball, receiving $12 million total from the White Sox (or $20 million, if his $10 million mutual option for 2028 is accepted by both parties).