Fansided · Feb 4
White Sox weekend DFA decision deals blow to Dylan Cease trade return
Sep 9, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Jairo Iriarte (52) delivers against the Cleveland Guardians during the fourth inning at Guaranteed Rate Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Matt Marton-Imagn ImagesNearly two years after the White Sox traded 2022 Cy Young runner-up Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres, one of the main pieces in the return has been designated for assignment. RHP Jairo Iriarte, who made his big league debut as a reliever in 2024 but struggled mightily in Triple-A last season, has been DFA’d to make room for newly acquired pitchers Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin on the 40-man roster.