The Chicago White Sox have outrighted pitcher Bryse Wilson to their Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte after he cleared waivers, the team confirmed today. This move follows a roster adjustment in which the White Sox added right-hander Grant Taylor, prompting Wilson’s designation for assignment earlier this week.
Wilson’s 2025 Performance and Career Background
Bryse Wilson, 27, arrived in Chicago on a one-year contract worth $1.05 million signed last December. His versatility as both a starter and reliever made him a logical addition for the rebuild-focused White Sox pitching staff. Over the 2023 and 2024 seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, Wilson pitched over 181 innings and posted a respectable 3.42 earned run average (ERA).
This season, however, Wilson has struggled to replicate that success. Across five starts and 14 relief appearances, he has thrown 45 1/3 innings with a high 6.95 ERA. His effectiveness has been lacking in both roles; as a starter, his ERA is 6.23, while in relief it climbs to 7.61. His walk rate of 8.7% is near league average, but his strikeout rate at just 12.4% is significantly below typical Major League standards, contributing to his ongoing difficulties on the mound.
Roster Implications and Potential Future with the Team
Wilson’s poor performance ultimately led the White Sox to remove him from the 40-man roster, placing him in Designated for Assignment (DFA) status. This process lasts up to seven days, including a 48-hour waiver period during which other teams can claim him. Due to his salary and underwhelming results, interest from other clubs is expected to be minimal.
If unclaimed, Wilson would remain with the White Sox organization as non-roster depth, likely reporting to Triple-A Charlotte. Although Wilson has enough Major League service time to decline an outright assignment and become a free agent, he has logged just over four years of MLB service so far this season — still short of the five-year threshold needed to refuse the assignment without losing guaranteed salary. For financial reasons, it is probable that he will accept the Triple-A assignment rather than test free agency.
White Sox’s Rebuilding Strategy and Impact on Pitching Staff
Chicago’s 22-44 record positions them clearly as sellers at the upcoming trade deadline. The team is expected to move pitchers with limited contract control who show promising performance, such as Adrian Houser, Dan Altavilla, and Steven Wilson. These transactions could further reduce the pitching staff’s depth, possibly opening additional opportunities for Bryse Wilson to return to the Major League roster later in the season as the team navigates its rebuilding phase.
Looking Ahead: What This Means for Wilson and the White Sox
Wilson’s outright assignment reflects ongoing challenges for the White Sox as they attempt to develop a competitive pitching staff amid rebuilding efforts. While his major league impact this year has been limited, remaining in the organization at Triple-A Charlotte keeps the door open for future chances to contribute. Meanwhile, Chicago’s anticipated roster changes before the trade deadline will likely shift playing time and roles among remaining pitchers, making the months ahead pivotal for Wilson and the team’s pitching prospects.