{"id":112769,"date":"2026-01-23T16:26:45","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:26:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/?p=112769"},"modified":"2026-01-23T16:26:45","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T21:26:45","slug":"white-soxs-winter-spending-spree-continues-with-reliever-seranthony-dominguez","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/2026\/01\/23\/white-soxs-winter-spending-spree-continues-with-reliever-seranthony-dominguez\/","title":{"rendered":"White Sox\u2019s Winter Spending Spree Continues With Reliever Seranthony Dom\u00ednguez"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago White Sox<\/a> have been one of the most active teams in baseball this winter, and their latest move proves they\u2019re serious about ending a painful rebuild. Right-handed reliever Seranthony Dom\u00ednguez<\/a> and the White Sox have agreed on a two-year, $20 million contract with a mutual option.\u00a0The deal, pending a physical, adds another veteran arm to a bullpen that\u2019s young, powerful, and finally gaining real depth.<\/p>\n

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Jul 29, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Seranthony Dominguez (48) pitches in the seventh inning after being acquired from the Baltimore Orioles in the middle of the doubleheader at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Mitch Stringer-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Dom\u00ednguez joins a White Sox roster that has already made headlines with major signings, including Japanese superstar Munetaka Murakami<\/a> and left-hander Anthony Kay<\/a>, both of whom received two-year deals. Add in free agent lefty Sean Newcomb<\/a> and the Luis Robert Jr.<\/a> trade, which brought back promising infielder<\/a> Luisangel Acu\u00f1a<\/a>, and Chicago is building what could be its best roster in years.<\/p>\n

A Winter of Spending Unlike Any Recent Era in Chicago<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The White Sox\u2019s winter spending has been a dramatic shift from recent years. After a record 121-loss season in 2024, the organization didn\u2019t respond with caution \u2014 they responded with action. By investing heavily in pitching, position players, and veteran leadership, Chicago is signaling that it wants to return to relevance quickly, not slowly.<\/p>\n

Even without exact totals publicly confirmed, the pattern is unmistakable: the White Sox have spent more on free agency this year than in multiple recent offseasons combined, and their aggressive approach stands out in a league that often favors gradual rebuilding. Compared to the conservative spending seen in past years \u2014 when the team prioritized budget flexibility over immediate improvement \u2014 this winter\u2019s wave of signings is a major change.<\/p>\n

And for baseball as a whole, that matters.<\/p>\n

Why Chicago\u2019s Spending Is Good for Baseball<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When teams like the White Sox spend money, it\u2019s not just a win for one franchise \u2014 it\u2019s a win for the sport. High-profile free agent moves create excitement, increase competition, and rebuild fan interest after a long stretch of losing. Chicago\u2019s spending signals that big-market teams are willing to invest again, which boosts the entire league\u2019s energy and viewership.<\/p>\n

More importantly, it reminds fans that baseball can still produce blockbuster winters \u2014 and that winning is still the goal.<\/p>\n

Dom\u00ednguez Brings Elite Stuff \u2014 and a Chance to Stabilize the Back End<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Dom\u00ednguez is one of the most electrifying relievers available. Since debuting with Philadelphia in 2018, he\u2019s built a reputation for late-inning dominance. His fastball sits at 98 mph, and each of his five pitches ranks above average. That kind of raw talent makes him a natural closer candidate.<\/p>\n

The key for Dom\u00ednguez has always been consistency. Strike-throwing has been his biggest weakness, but if he can improve in that area, the White Sox will have either a cost-effective closer or a high-value trade asset by July.<\/p>\n

Last season, after moving from Baltimore to Toronto at the deadline, Dom\u00ednguez posted arguably his best year: 62\u2154 innings, 79 strikeouts, 36 walks, and just five home runs allowed. That performance made him the top reliever still available after a run on closers early in free agency \u2014 and it\u2019s why he landed a multi-year deal with incentives that could push his guarantee to $22 million.<\/p>\n

Chicago\u2019s Bullpen Is Suddenly a Strength<\/strong><\/h3>\n

With Dom\u00ednguez likely taking the ninth inning, the White Sox bullpen now features a trio of hard-throwing right-handers, including Grant Taylor<\/a> and Jordan Leasure<\/a>. It\u2019s a powerful mix of youth and veteran experience \u2014 and it\u2019s the kind of depth that can push a team from rebuilding to contending.<\/p>\n

After years of watching the White Sox struggle, the message is clear: Chicago is done waiting. The winter of 2026 may be remembered as the moment the White Sox finally started spending like a contender \u2014 and the league should be excited. Although they may not contend in 2026, this is good for baseball.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the most active teams in baseball this winter, and their latest move proves they\u2019re serious about ending a painful rebuild. Right-handed reliever Seranthony Dom\u00ednguez and the White Sox have agreed on a two-year, $20 million contract with a mutual option.\u00a0The deal, pending a physical, adds another veteran […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5710,"featured_media":86666,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"","sfio_featured_image":false,"sfio_embed_code":"","_ef_editorial_meta_date_first-draft-date":"","_ef_editorial_meta_paragraph_assignment":"","_ef_editorial_meta_checkbox_needs-photo":"","_ef_editorial_meta_number_word-count":"650","footnotes":""},"categories":[10,2,1071],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-112769","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-whitesox","category-featured","category-mlb"],"modified_by":"Eddie Lennon, Staff Writer","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112769","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/5710"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=112769"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112769\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":112772,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/112769\/revisions\/112772"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/86666"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=112769"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=112769"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/baseball\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=112769"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}