Martín Pérez shocks White Sox, declines $10M option, opts for $1.5M buyout and free agency!

Martín Pérez shocks White Sox, declines $10M option, opts for $1.5M buyout and free agency!

Martín Pérez Parts Ways with White Sox The veteran left-hander has decided to turn down a mutual option for the 2026 season, paving his path to free agency. Martín Pérez, the Chicago White Sox’s starting pitcher, has made a significant decision regarding his future with the team. On Tuesday, it was revealed that Pérez has declined the $10 million mutual option for 2026 and will instead receive a $1.5 million buyout. A Short Stint in Chicago Pére…

Martín Pérez Declines Mutual Option With White Sox

The White Sox announced that left-hander Martín Pérez has declined his end of a $10MM mutual option for 2026. He will take a $1.5MM buyout and return to free agency. The Sox also announced that they triggered their club option on outfielder Luis Robert Jr., a decision that was previously reported. Pérez, 35 in April, is coming off a mostly lost season. He signed with the Sox in January, a $5MM guarantee in the form of a $3.5MM salary for 2025 pl…