The Chicago White Sox, looking to improve an already strong squad that made the playoffs for the first time in twelve seasons in 2020, made a big deal on Monday by acquiring star righty Lance Lynn from the Texas Rangers.
In order to acquire the 33-year-old Lynn, the White Sox sent Dane Dunning and a player to be named later over to Texas.
Dunning, who made an impressive big league debut for the White Sox in 2020, figures to be a building block for Texas’ pitching rotation as they look to improve going forward.
Chicago will be glad to add Lynn, who had a spectacular 2020 season, serving as one of the bright spots in what was a dreadful year for Texas. The big righty posted a 6-3 record with a 3.32 ERA in 13 starts, striking out 89 hitters in 84 innings.
Lynn figures to slot in as one of the White Sox’s top starting pitchers along with Lucas Giolito and Dallas Keuchel.
Since Lynn only has one year left on his contract and will thus only be guaranteed to stay in Chicago till 2021, his long-term future is yet to be determined.
However, the White Sox will hope that during the upcoming season, Lynn will be the piece that leads them forward to World Series contention.
