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White Sox Sign Anthony Kay: Two-Year, $12 Million Deal

12/4/2025

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Summary

Story summary

The Chicago White Sox signed Anthony Kay to a two-year, $12 million contract with a mutual option for 2028.
Kay, 30, returns to MLB after two seasons with Yokohama Bay Stars, posting a 1.74 ERA and 57.8% groundball rate.
The White Sox finished last in AL Central at 60-102.
Kay posted a 5.59 ERA across 44 games and the deal pays $5 million per season with $1.5 million in incentives.

History

Historical Context

The Chicago White Sox's history of turmoil includes the notorious Black Sox Scandal of 1919, which prompted reforms in Major League Baseball governance. Following a dismal 60-102 season in 2023, the team signed pitcher Anthony Kay for two years at $12 million, reflecting a strategy shift towards rebuilding and enhancing competitiveness, particularly as players increasingly seek opportunities abroad.

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Story summary

The Chicago White Sox signed Anthony Kay to a two-year, $12 million contract with a mutual option for 2028.
Kay, 30, returns to MLB after two seasons with Yokohama Bay Stars, posting a 1.74 ERA and 57.8% groundball rate.
The White Sox finished last in AL Central at 60-102.
Kay posted a 5.59 ERA across 44 games and the deal pays $5 million per season with $1.5 million in incentives.

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