Clevinger had an injury-marred 2024 season for the White Sox, as he was able to make only four starts due to neck and elbow injuries. When he was last fully healthy in 2023, Clevinger managed a 3.77 ERA and 1.

The Chicago White Sox are signing free-agent right-hander Mike Clevinger to a minor league deal that includes an invitation to spring training in Glendale, Ariz

Mike Clevinger made just four starts during his second stint with the Chicago White Sox in 2024 because of injuries. The right-hander is back with the organization for a third time after agreeing to a minor-league contract with a nonroster invitation to major-league camp,

The last time Mike Clevinger served as a closer was 2011, when he pitched for Seminole State College of Florida. He played 32 games at third base that season. Don’t look for that third-base scenario to play out again with the 2025 White Sox,

On paper, these Sox aren’t much better, with no obvious Opening Day starter, elbow problems slowing the start of one starter and maybe ending the season of a back-end reliever. They are bringing back 34-year-old veteran Mike Clevinger for a third time for a whirl at being a closer for the first time in his career.