White Sox Agree to Terms With Kelvin Herrera; Designate Clarkin for Assignment

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a two-year, $18 million contract with right-handed pitcher Kelvin Herrera, which includes a club option for 2021, and have designated left-hander Ian Clarkin for assignment.

Under terms of the deal, Herrera will receive $8.5 million in both 2019 and 2020, while the White Sox hold a $10 million option for 2021 with a $1 million buyout.

Herrera, 29, combined to go 2–3 with a 2.44 ERA (12 ER/44.1 IP), 17 saves and 38 strikeouts over 48 relief appearances in 2018 with Kansas City and Washington. He recorded a 1.98 ERA (8 ER/36.1 IP) with 14 saves over 38 games in the first half, but was limited to 10 games after the All-Star Break due to a…