Former Red Sox Right-Hander Struggles Mightily In White Sox Debut
It appears his 2025 control issues have seeped into 2026.
Former Red Sox Right-Hander Struggles Mightily In White Sox Debut originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Jordan Hicks had a nightmare debut with the Chicago White Sox on Thursday.
Brought out of the bullpen to begin the sixth, Hicks lasted just two-thirds of an inning, allowing two hits, three earned runs and four walks in what quickly became a forgettable afternoon. Jordan Hicks in his White Sox debut: 0. 2 IP, 2 H, 3 ER, FOUR WALKS One of the pitchers of all time.
pic. twitter. com/UwRmUw7Szd — Gordo (@BOSSportsGordo) March 26, 2026 The performance raises immediate questions about Hicks’ role moving forward in Chicago.
After the Red Sox dealt him this offseason, the White Sox hoped his big arm would provide bullpen stability or even rotation depth. Instead, command issues that plagued him in Boston resurfaced right away. Hicks arrived in Boston last season with high expectations as a hard-throwing option, but consistency never materialized.