Erick Fedde is set to return to the Chicago White Sox after agreeing to a one-year contract, a source confirmed to the Tribune on Monday. The right-handed pitcher’s deal is subject to a physical examination as the team prepares for spring training in Glendale, Arizona.
Pitching Performance and Previous Season Activity
Fedde initially joined the White Sox in 2024 following a season in the Korea Baseball Organization. During his time with Chicago that year, he recorded a 7-4 win-loss record and a 3.11 ERA over 21 starts before being traded to the St. Louis Cardinals in late July as part of a three-team deal that also involved the Los Angeles Dodgers. While with the Cardinals, Fedde made 10 starts and posted a 3.72 ERA in 2024. However, the following year presented challenges as he went 4-13 with a 5.49 ERA across 32 appearances—24 of which were starts—with the Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, and Milwaukee Brewers.
Career Overview and Statistical Highlights
Approaching his 33rd birthday, Fedde’s major league career spans eight seasons during which he has played for five teams: the Washington Nationals (2017-22), Chicago White Sox (2024), St. Louis Cardinals (2024-25), Atlanta Braves (2025), and Milwaukee Brewers (2025). Across 165 career outings and 772 2/3 innings pitched, Fedde holds a 34-55 record with a 4.94 ERA, tallying 589 strikeouts and 310 walks.
Significance of Signing as Teams Begin Preparations
The addition of Fedde gives the White Sox an additional arm on the mound as pitchers and catchers begin their first workouts of spring training at Camelback Ranch. The signing, initially reported by Joel Sherman of the New York Post and MLB Network, did not include financial details. Fedde’s return offers Chicago a familiar and experienced option amid roster building ahead of the upcoming season.
Source: The White Sox and Erick Fedde are in agreement on a 1-year deal, pending physical
— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) February 9, 2026
