In a flurry of roster moves, the Chicago White Sox have released four players from their spring roster, opening up opportunities for other teams to add some experienced talent. The players-Ryan Borucki, LaMonte Wade Jr., Austin Voth, and Lucas Sims-are now free agents, ready to bring their skills to new clubs.
Ryan Borucki, soon to be 32, has been a steady presence in the majors for eight seasons. With a career ERA of 4.28, Borucki has shown a knack for inducing ground balls, boasting a strong 48.3% ground-ball rate.
While his strikeout rate sits below average at 19.7%, he’s managed to keep his walk rate just a tick above the league norm at 8.9%. This spring, Borucki has been in fine form, delivering six shutout innings with an impressive 8-to-1 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Despite a middling 4.63 ERA last season with the Pirates and Blue Jays, his recent performance could attract teams in need of a reliable left-handed arm.
LaMonte Wade Jr., 32, has turned heads with a standout spring performance. Over 49 plate appearances, he’s slashed .289/.429/.605, hitting three homers and swiping two bases.
Known for his time with the Giants, Wade has a career .236/.341/.390 line in the majors. However, last season was a struggle, as he posted a .167/.271/.254 line in 282 plate appearances between San Francisco and Anaheim.
While his defense at first base and in the outfield corners is below average, his left-handed bat could be a fit for teams seeking depth at first base.
Austin Voth, 33, spent the 2025 season in Japan with the Chiba Lotte Marines, where he compiled a 3.96 ERA over 125 innings. Known as a fly-ball pitcher, Voth has a 4.70 ERA in 360 1/3 MLB innings.
This spring, he pitched just two innings for the White Sox, allowing one run and striking out two. With more than five years of MLB service, Voth’s experience could be valuable to teams looking for pitching depth.
Lucas Sims, 31, once seen as a potential bullpen ace with the Reds, has battled injuries throughout his career. Despite having over six years of MLB service, he’s pitched only 318 1/3 innings, with a 4.86 ERA and a notable 26.5% strikeout rate.
This spring, Sims managed five shutout innings, striking out seven. His 2025 season with the Nationals was rocky, marred by control issues, but his improved command in camp could make him an intriguing option for teams in need of bullpen reinforcements.
As these players hit the open market, teams across the league will be evaluating how these seasoned pros can bolster their rosters.