White Sox acquire Huascar Brazoban from Mets

The Chicago White Sox have acquired veteran relief pitcher Huascar Brazoban from the New York Mets in exchange for minor league pitchers Gabe Davis and Zach Franklin, according to multiple reports. The trade was agreed to on Monday, August 3, 2026.

Brazoban, a 36-year-old right-hander, has posted a 2.56 ERA over 46 appearances this season, striking out 49 batters in 52 2/3 innings. He is in his third season with the Mets, who acquired him from the Miami Marlins in 2024. Brazoban is signed through the current season and will be eligible for arbitration next year.

In return, the Mets receive two pitching prospects from the White Sox organization. Gabe Davis, 22, was Chicago's fifth-round selection in the 2025 MLB Draft and was ranked as a top-20 prospect in their system. He compiled an 0-5 record with a 5.81 ERA across 18 starts split between High-A and Double-A this season. Zach Franklin, 27, was a tenth-round pick in 2023 and went 2-2 with a 4.37 ERA in 33 appearances, primarily out of the bullpen, for Triple-A Charlotte.

For the White Sox, who lead the American League Central with a 59-52 record, the move bolsters a bullpen that already ranks fourth in the American League with a...