The Cleveland Guardians watched as one of their top former relief pitchers signed with the Chicago White Sox on Saturday, as James Karinchak inked a deal with the Guardians' AL Central foes.

James Karinchak, who formerly starred in a bullpen role for the Cleveland Guardians, has signed a deal with the Chicago White Sox.

Cleveland Guardians pitcher James Karinchak is dealing with right shoulder fatigue in camp and will be on a slower schedule than the rest of the pitchers who reported to camp on Feb. 13.

CLEVELAND, Ohio — James Karinchak has signed a minor league deal ... 1995 Indians say it’s a ‘no-brainer’ Which Guardians starting pitcher has the most to prove in spring training?

The White Sox announced that right-hander James Karinchak ... it initially seemed as though Karinchak was going to be the latest success story for Cleveland’s pitching factory, his propensity ...

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms with RHP James Karinchak on a minor-league contract which includes a non-roster invite to Spring Training. — Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 25, 2025 ...

The Cleveland Guardians made the not-so-shocking announcement earlier this offseason that they had non-tendered RHP James Karinchak, making him an unrestricted free agent. The former star reliever ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - The Chicago White Sox have signed former Guardians’ RHP James Karinchak to a minor-league contract. Karinchak’s contract contains a non-roster invite to Spring Training.