Overview

• Chicago held Houser out of his scheduled July 30 start while actively negotiating his trade before the 6 pm ET deadline tomorrow.
• The team’s first deadline transaction Wednesday sent outfielder Austin Slater to the Yankees in exchange for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl.
• Since signing on May 20, Houser has posted a 6–2 record with a 2.10 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP over 11 starts for Chicago.
• Multiple contenders, including the Cubs, Yankees and Blue Jays, have shown interest in acquiring the veteran right-hander.
• Outfielder Luis Robert Jr. remains the White Sox’s top remaining trade chip, with the Mets, Phillies and Yankees among the suitors.