As many fans begin their time off for the Holidays, White Sox general manager Chris Getz is still hard at work. The White Sox announced the signing of left-hander Sean Newcomb to a one-year, $4.5 million contract this week, addressing a big need in the bullpen. In a corresponding move, the White Sox designated LHP Ryan Rolison for assignment just a couple weeks after claiming him on waivers from the Atlanta Braves.
Newcomb, 32, was originally drafted 15th overall by the Los Angeles Angels in 2014. Newcomb was traded to the Braves the following offseason in a deal that sent SS Andrelton Simmons to the Angels.