The White Sox announced the signing of right-handed reliever Steve Cishek, who agreed to terms on a one-year, $6-million contract. The agreement includes a club option for 2021.
Right-hander Dylan Covey was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster, which is at 40.
Cishek, 33, will receive $5.25 million in 2020, while the Sox hold a $6.75-million option for 2021 with a $750,000 buyout. The deal was first reported last Tuesday.
“We believe Steve is a solid addition to our bullpen,” Sox general manager Rick Hahn said. “He complements our other relievers well, provides a different look to opposing hitters later in games, and has consistently proven to be both durable and successful throughout his career.”
Cishek, 33, posted a 2.95 ERA and seven saves over 70 relief appearances with the Cubs in 2019. He pitched to a 0.66 ERA over his final 16 appearances of the season, holding the opposition scoreless in 15 games.
Covey has pitched in 63 games including 45 starts for the Sox over the last three seasons, posting a 6.54 ERA. In 2019, he was 1-8 with a 7.98 ERA.
