Overview
- The Chicago White Sox added Javy Guerra on a minor-league contract in mid-June 2026 after he was released by the Atlanta organization.
- Atlanta released Guerra after he spent the spring and early season with Triple-A Gwinnett, where he made 16 appearances and posted a 5.68 ERA.
- Guerra rebuilt his stock with the Hanshin Tigers in Nippon Professional Baseball in 2024, throwing 58 innings with a 1.55 ERA and recording 14 saves.
- Teams remain wary because Guerra has struggled with control in MLB, carrying a career walk rate near 14.3% and an overall big-league ERA above 6.00.
- The minor-league deal gives Guerra a chance to restore command and value in the U.S., and a clear turnaround in walks and strikeouts would be the most likely path to an MLB call-up.