The Chicago White Sox bolster their bullpen by acquiring right-handed reliever Huascar Brazobán from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league pitching prospects Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. The trade was reported early Monday morning ahead of the 6 p.m. trade deadline, though league sources speaking to nytimes.com noted the deal was not yet officially confirmed by the clubs at the time of the initial reports.
White Sox Acquire Reliever Huascar Brazobán From Mets
Brazobán essentially replaces Seranthony Domínguez, whose salary was sent off by the White Sox as a salary offset in a previous deal for starter Luis Castillo. Because Chicago already carried an opening on their 40-man roster, the team did not need to make a corresponding roster move to finalize the transaction. For the remainder of the season, Brazobán is owed approximately $310,000 in his first year of arbitration, and he remains under team control through 2029.
Performance Profile and Role in Chicago
The 36-year-old Brazobán has put together a strong campaign during his time in New York. Over 46 appearances and 52 2/3 innings this season, he has posted a 5-2 record with a 2.56 ERA, a 1.01 WHIP, 49 strikeouts, and 23 walks. Known as a versatile option who can work as an opener, handle high-leverage situations, and pitch across multiple innings, Brazobán has become more platoon neutral in 2026 by limiting both left-handed and right-handed hitters to a sub-.600 OPS.
According to nytimes.com, Brazobán excels at limiting hard contact, ranking fourth best in baseball among qualifying pitchers with an average exit velocity of 83.8 mph. Operating heavily with a sinker and a low-90s changeup, he generates a ground-ball rate of 52.6% while fanning 23.7% of the batters he faces. In Chicago, he is expected to step into a setup role alongside Jordan Hicks to pitch in front of primary closer Grant Taylor, while also providing valuable length down the stretch.
Return Package Heading to New York
Going back to the Mets in the deal are two right-handed pitching prospects:
- Gabe Davis: A 22-year-old selected by the White Sox in the fifth round of the 2025 MLB Draft out of Oklahoma State. Ranked as Chicago’s No. 18 overall prospect by MLB Pipeline, Davis began his professional season with High-A Winston-Salem posting a 2.63 ERA across eight starts before earning a promotion to Double-A Birmingham in May. Across his time in the minors this season, he holds an 0-5 record with a 5.81 ERA in 18 total appearances, all starts.
- Zach Franklin: A 27-year-old righty who has spent the entire season at Triple-A, logging a 4.37 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, and 60 strikeouts across 45 1/3 innings (33 appearances, including one start) with five saves. Franklin will be eligible for the Rule 5 draft in the offseason if the Mets do not select him onto their 40-man roster.
Mets Sell-Off Continues
The trade marks another roster move for a Mets team undergoing a sell-off during a disappointing season. Prior to dealing Brazobán, New York traded starting pitcher Freddy Peralta to the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday and sent reliever A.J. Minter to the Minnesota Twins on Thursday in exchange for prospects Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani.
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