The toughest non-tender decision White Sox will face this offseason

The Chicago White Sox face a difficult non-tender decision regarding arbitration-eligible relief pitcher Huascar Brazoban ahead of the November 20 deadline. Acquired from the Mets at the trade deadline, the right-hander posted a strong 2.96 ERA over 60 total appearances on the season. However, writer Noah Phalen highlights that Brazoban struggled down the stretch in Chicago, pitching to a 4.40 ERA in 14 appearances and battling a shoulder injury.

Phalen argues that Brazoban's age and late-season decline create uncertainty about whether the White Sox should tender him a contract. Turning 37 years old, Brazoban could represent an affordable bullpen option or a declining asset. In addition to Brazoban, the White Sox must also evaluate arbitration-eligible players such as Joey Bart, Brenton Doyle, Chris Murphy, and Jordan Leasure.