Pitcher Mike Clevinger and Chicago White Sox finalize a $3 million, 1-year contract

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Right-hander Mike Clevinger and the Chicago White Sox have finalized a $3 million, one-year contract. The 33-year-old was optioned to the Arizona Complex League White Sox. Infielder José Rodríguez was designated for assignment to open a roster spot. Clevinger went 9-9 with a 3.77 ERA and two complete games in 24 starts with the White Sox last season, then became a free agent. He is 60-39 with a 3.45 ERA in 128 starts and 24 relief appearances in eight seasons with Cleveland, San Diego and Chicago.