Nearly two years after the White Sox traded 2022 Cy Young runner-up Dylan Cease to the San Diego Padres, one of the main pieces in the return has been designated for assignment. RHP Jairo Iriarte, who made his big league debut as a reliever in 2024 but struggled mightily in Triple-A last season, has been DFA’d to make room for newly acquired pitchers Jordan Hicks and David Sandlin on the 40-man roster.
To make room for Hicks and Sandlin on the 40-man roster, the White Sox designated right-hander Jairo Iriarte and catcher Drew Romo for assignment.