White Sox Acquire Hard-Throwing RHP Jordan Hicks from Red Sox

The Chicago White Sox have acquired veteran right-hander Jordan Hicks, one of baseball's hardest throwers, and pitching prospect David Sandlin from the Boston Red Sox. The deal sends righty Gage Ziehl and $8 million cash to Boston. Hicks, 29, posted a 2-7 record with a 6.95 ERA in 34 games (9 starts) for the Red Sox and Giants in 2025, including an 8.20 ERA in 21 appearances after joining Boston. He is owed $24 million over the next two years. Sources confirmed the trade.