Just days after acquiring shortstop Orlando Cabrera from the Los Angeles Angels, the White Sox have agreed to terms with free agent reliever Scott Linebrink, according to Chicago-area media reports. The four-year deal worth $19 million is dependent on the 31-year-old passing a physical.
Chicago would be Linebrink’s fifth team in his eight-year MLB career, but just his first in the American League.
In 2007, Linebrink racked up a 3.71 ERA in 71 total games with the San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers. He owns a 30-16 career record with a 3.21 ERA and 378 strikeouts in 442 2/3 innings.
Linebrink would be a welcome addition to the White Sox bullpen. Chicago relievers posted a hefty 5.47 ERA last season.
The White Sox made their first big offseason move Monday, sending Jon Garland to the Angels for Cabrera.