Chris Flexen could soon become a trade chip.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports that there is interest in the White Sox right-hander.
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“Chicago White Sox suddenly have a hot trade commodity in starter Chris Flexen, who is yielding a 1.61 ERA in his last five appearances, spanning three starts,” Nightengale wrote on Sunday. “He is earning just $1.75 million, which greatly enhances his trade value.”
Flexen signed a one-year, $1.75 million start with the White Sox this offseason, and Chicago is posting a league-worst 12-29 record. Flexen is posting a 4.29 ERA through eigh appearances (six starts).
The 29-year-old spent a brief time with the Mets last July when they picked up his salary as part of the deal to get right-hander Trevor Gott from the Seattle Mariners. Flexen was designated for assignment immediately and later released.
Flexen was a 14th round pick of the Mets in the 2012 and he made his major-league debut in 2017. In 68 innings with the Mets from 2017-2019, he finished with a 8.07 ERA. He was designated for assignment in 2019 and then signed with KBO’s Doosan Bears. He returned to America before the 2021 season when he signed with the Mariners.
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Bridget Hyland may be reached at bhyland@njadvancemedia.com
