White Sox swipe 26-year old former 2nd-round pick from Guardians in roster move
Chicago is taking a chance on this southpaw.
White Sox swipe 26-year old former 2nd-round pick from Guardians in roster move originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Chicago White Sox have picked up a new left-handed pitcher.
Maybe adding to the intrigue around the move: He comes aboard from the Cleveland Guardians . The newest member of the ChiSox is Doug Nikhazy, who they claimed off waivers after the Guardians designated him for assignment last week. MLB.
com's Tim Stebbins reported the news on Monday afternoon. The Guardians couldn't quite find the ideal use for Nikhazy, and now the White Sox will see if they can make it work. Nikhazy is a 26-year old lefty pitcher who was a second-round pick out of Ole Miss in the 2021 MLB Draft.
He has made it to the majors for only two outings with the Guardians to this point, with a 13. 50 ERA. MORE: Yankees outfielder once battled ostrich in 11-plate spaghetti-eating contest Nikhazy made 21 appearances at Triple-A Columbus in 2025 with a 5.