White Sox Add Matt Albers, Reinforce Bullpen Depth
Apr 19, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Matt Albers (37) on the mound during the eigth inning against the Oakland Athletics at O.co Coliseum. Oakland won 4-3. Mandatory Credit: Bob Stanton-USA TODAY Sports
Friday the 13th is normally associated with bad luck and unfortunate outcomes. This year the Chicago White Sox are hoping the 13th of February is remembered for good fortune by signing right-handed relief pitcher, Matt Albers, to a minor league deal, first reported by Jon Heyman of CBS Sports. The acquisition adds another talented bullpen arm to the White Sox organization.
matt albers signs minors deal with white sox
— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) February 13, 2015
Albers, like Jesse Crain, whom the White Sox also signed to a minor league deal January 22nd, is coming back from a shoulder injury.
May 6, 2013; Kansas City, MO, USA; Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-USA TODAY Sports
The addition of Albers gives the White Sox another contender for a spot in their bullpen. If he can prove that his shoulder is no longer a concern, the White Sox will benefit from another veteran presence in the bullpen along with his ability to induce ground balls.
If he can’t return to form, the White Sox are no worse for wear. It’s another low-risk, high reward signing by general manager, Rick Hahn.
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