With spring training just days away, an unusually large group of Major League free agents remains without contracts across baseball.
The pitching market has moved painfully slow, leaving proven veterans unexpectedly stuck in offseason limbo.
Many of those waiting are familiar faces to White Sox fans, former contributors now searching for their next opportunity.
Lucas Giolito headlines the group after rebounding strongly in 2025 following Tommy John surgery.
His second-half performance in Boston reminded teams of his frontline potential, yet a deal remains elusive.
Chris Bassitt, once traded away in a franchise-altering move, continues to embody durability and postseason reliability.
After helping Toronto reach the World Series, his free-agent status feels particularly surprising.
Frankie Montas remains available as well, despite flashes of effectiveness when healthy.
Injuries have followed him throughout his career, limiting confidence in long-term dependability.
Veteran reliever David Robertson continues pitching into his forties, yet still lacks a new contract.
His recent performance suggests he can help a contender seeking bullpen stability.
Aaron Civale’s brief White Sox stint did not go as planned, and he now searches for another rotation opportunity.
Tommy Kahnle remains a trusted bullpen arm with extensive postseason experience.
Despite that résumé, he also remains unsigned as camps approach.
Michael Kopech may be the most intriguing name, still just twenty-nine years old.
After thriving in Los Angeles, his upside makes his free-agent status puzzling.
Liam Hendriks’ health journey has been remarkable, though performance struggles linger.
Teams remain cautious, despite his leadership and past dominance.
Tim Anderson’s rapid decline remains one of baseball’s most jarring recent stories.
Now, he fights for another chance after once being a franchise centerpiece.
As the market tightens, these former White Sox wait, reminders of how quickly baseball careers can pivot.
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