Earlier in the offseason, the Chicago White Sox signed Mike Clevinger to a one-year, $12 million contract.
The pale hose were desperate for some impact players, and they found an opportunity in Clevinger.
The right-hander hasn’t been the same since Tommy John surgery, but has a 3.39 career ERA and a 1.19 career WHIP.
Performance-wise, he was worth a shot on a one-year deal even though he posted a mediocre 4.33 ERA in 114.1 innings last year with the San Diego Padres.
Other situations, however, make the deal a risky one for the White Sox.
Not only is it risky, but it’s now extremely unpopular given his alleged involvement in domestic violence and child abuse.
In fact, fans haven’t been shy in voicing their frustration with having to put up with a guy who allegedly did very, very bad things.
“I hate that on a day the Chicago White Sox pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report, bringing hope and optimism for a brand new season, Mike Clevinger’s alleged actions have officially ruined any excitement I had for the season. I’m disappointed in the White Sox and MLB,” Drew Bogs tweeted.
I hate that on a day the Chicago White Sox pitchers and catchers are scheduled to report, bringing hope and optimism for a brand new season, Mike Clevinger’s alleged actions have officially ruined any excitement I had for the season. I’m disappointed in the White Sox and MLB.
— Drew Bogs (@DrewBogs623) February 15, 2023
In late January, Britt Ghiroli and Katie Strang of The Athletic reported that Clevinger was under investigation by MLB following allegations of domestic violence and child abuse.
There is a detailed report of the incident involving the mother of Clevinger’s 10-month-old daughter and their child.
It’s hard to pinpoint the exact details, but it’s obviously not a good luck for the pitcher and now the team that employs him.
Even if the issue doesn’t have legal traction, Clevinger could be suspended under MLB and MLBPA’s joint domestic violence, sexual assault, and child abuse policy.
Fans certainly don’t deserve the disappointment.
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