Report: White Sox to sign former Brewers, Mets starting pitcher

CHICAGO (WGN) — The Chicago White Sox are nearing a deal to sign a free agent starting pitcher who most recently pitched for the New York Mets and Milwaukee Brewers, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray.

Murray reports the White Sox are on the precipice of signing Adrian Houser, according to his sources who are familiar with the deal. He was released from his Minor League contract earlier this season with the Texas Rangers after eight years of big league experience, primarily with the Brewers.

Houser last pitched at the MLB level with the Mets in 2024. He made 23 pitching appearances last year, making seven starts and finishing nine games for New York. Houser posted an 8.55 ERA in those seven starts, but recorded a 3.28 ERA with 25 strikeouts and 11 walks across 16 games (35.2 IP) as a reliever.

Pitching depth has become a leading concern for the White Sox, who currently reside in the basement of the AL Central at 14-33. Ky Bush and Prelander Berroa were early-season Tommy John casualties, while Drew Thorpe, Martin Perez and Jesse Scholtens all currently sit on the 60-day injured list. Relievers Tyler Gilbert and Fraser Ellard also sit on the 15-day injured list.

Should Houser officially join the South Siders, his addition won’t come without being totally new to the club. His seven-year stint in Milwaukee overlapped with current White Sox bench coach Walker McKinven.

The White Sox take on the Seattle Mariners Monday night, with first pitch set for 6:40 p.m. CT. Davis Martin (2-4, 3.65 ERA) is set to take the hill for Chicago, while Luis Castillo (3-3, 3.65 ERA) gets the start for Seattle.