White Sox Sign Former Brewers Pitcher Tyler Alexander, Debuts in Relief

Tyler Alexander signed a one-year, $760,000 contract with the Chicago White Sox on June 8, 2025, after being designated for assignment by the Milwaukee Brewers and clearing waivers. Immediately after signing, Alexander took an approximately 90-minute Uber ride from Milwaukee to Chicago and pitched three innings of relief in his White Sox debut against the Kansas City Royals, giving up one run on five hits and a walk. The White Sox added Alexander to bolster their pitching staff amid injuries, placing Jared Shuster on the 15-day injured list and moving Fraser Ellard to the 60-day injured list. Alexander, a left-handed pitcher with seven years of Major League experience including stints with the Tigers, Rays, and Brewers, had struggled this season with a 6.19 ERA but brings versatility as both a starter and reliever. White Sox manager Will Venable praised Alexander's readiness and adaptability, noting his ability to contribute immediately despite the unconventional circumstances of his signing day. Alexander prepared mentally for the possibility of pitching right after signing and utilized scouting reports from his time with Milwaukee to face the Royals effectively.