Lefty pitcher Carlos Rodón became a free agent on Wednesday, and the question of whether he should return to the South Side is currently at the forefront of every fan’s mind.
Rodón was non-tendered after the 2020 season due to a string of injuries and a Tommy John surgery in 2019, but the White Sox re-signed him for one year, on what turned out to be a bargain salary of $3 million.
He is unlikely to have to settle for a mere seven figures per season in the near future, because whether he accepts a White Sox qualifying offer for 2022 or signs a long-term deal here or elsewhere, he is due for a significant raise.