The Chicago White Sox are clearly trying to vamp up their offense for next season, and don’t mind trading away pitching to do so. In Chicago’s latest move, the White Sox are sending closer Addison Reed to the Arizona Diamondbacks for third baseman Matt Davidson.Davidson, 22, played in 31 games last year for Arizona but put up impressive numbers in Triple-A ball. He was named the MVP of the Futures Game in New York last season.
Reed had a stellar season for Chicago last year, picking up 40 saves, fifth-most in the American League. The 24-year-old closer recorded 72 strikeouts in 68 appearances.
This is the second trade in this past week in which Chicago has traded away pitching to improve the team’s offense.
By Mike Lucas
