White Sox, Mets Reportedly Finalists For Erick Fedde
Free agent right-hander Erick Fedde is nearing agreement on a two-year deal with an unspecified team.
Fedde Expected to Sign with Mets or White Sox
According to reports, the New York Mets and Chicago White Sox are the two finalists for pitcher Erick Fedde.
It is anticipated that Fedde will come to terms with a team by tomorrow.
The right-handed pitcher is set to return to the major leagues after spending one season in South Korea.
Impressive Performance in KBO Raises Fedde's Value
Erick Fedde, the 2023 KBO MVP, is expected to earn over $5 million annually in his upcoming contract.
During his time in the KBO, Fedde performed exceptionally well, allowing only 2.00 earned runs per nine innings over 180 1/3 innings.
He boasted an impressive strikeout rate of 29.5% while limiting his walks to under 5% of opposing hitters.
Fedde's MLB Career and Transition to KBO
Erick Fedde was the 18th overall pick in the 2014 MLB draft and had spent his entire career with the Washington Nationals.
After making his MLB debut in 2017, Fedde struggled with injuries and inconsistency.
He eventually found a spot in the Nationals' rotation during the shortened 2020 season, but his performance was underwhelming, leading to the team declining to tender him an arbitration contract last offseason.
Fedde's success in the KBO, along with changes to his pitching repertoire, have generated interest from several MLB teams this winter.
