Boston Red Sox Trade Jordan Hicks to White Sox, Acquire Prospects
The Boston Red Sox have reportedly traded relief pitcher Jordan Hicks to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league pitcher Gage Ziehl and some cash. The deal is the 13th major move by the Red Sox this offseason.
Hicks, 29, was acquired by the Red Sox in 2025 as part of a blockbuster trade that sent slugger Rafael Devers to Boston. However, Hicks struggled with an 8.20 ERA in just 18.2 innings for the Red Sox last season. Despite his struggles, he had been considered one of the higher-profile players in Boston's return for Devers.
The White Sox are reportedly looking to upgrade their bullpen, and Hicks' hard-throwing righty could be a valuable addition. However, the deal also suggests that the Red Sox may be looking to get some young talent on board in exchange for an established player.
In this trade, the Red Sox will send Hicks to Chicago, while acquiring Ziehl, who is expected to contribute at the lower levels of the organization. The cash being sent to the White Sox is likely a small payment to help offset the cost of Hicks' contract.
The deal marks another significant move by the Red Sox in their offseason overhaul. With this trade, Boston looks to be further rebuilding and acquiring some new talent to build around for the future.
The Boston Red Sox have reportedly traded relief pitcher Jordan Hicks to the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league pitcher Gage Ziehl and some cash. The deal is the 13th major move by the Red Sox this offseason.
Hicks, 29, was acquired by the Red Sox in 2025 as part of a blockbuster trade that sent slugger Rafael Devers to Boston. However, Hicks struggled with an 8.20 ERA in just 18.2 innings for the Red Sox last season. Despite his struggles, he had been considered one of the higher-profile players in Boston's return for Devers.
The White Sox are reportedly looking to upgrade their bullpen, and Hicks' hard-throwing righty could be a valuable addition. However, the deal also suggests that the Red Sox may be looking to get some young talent on board in exchange for an established player.
In this trade, the Red Sox will send Hicks to Chicago, while acquiring Ziehl, who is expected to contribute at the lower levels of the organization. The cash being sent to the White Sox is likely a small payment to help offset the cost of Hicks' contract.
The deal marks another significant move by the Red Sox in their offseason overhaul. With this trade, Boston looks to be further rebuilding and acquiring some new talent to build around for the future.
my heart is breaking 
i know he struggled last season but i thought he was gonna come back stronger this year 
plus he's still only 29 so there's hope 
the white sox gotta be shakin in their boots though with him on board 
ziehl is cool and all, but let's be real, jordy hicks is where it's at 
at least the red sox are doing something about that bullpen drama 
that's just great, now they're probably gonna be stuck with Gage Ziehl who's probably gonna struggle even more and waste our time watching him pitch in the minors... meanwhile the White Sox get a solid addition to their bullpen and we're left wondering why Boston couldn't make this trade happen in the first place 
. Hicks had a bad year, I get it, but to trade him away like that? not a great move imo. I mean, the Sox are trying to build for the future or whatever, but if you want to do that, you gotta hold onto your assets... not sell them off cheap 
. I mean, he's got that crazy fastball and all, but it looks like the Sox aren't making it work out here. Guess you can never tell what's gonna happen with guys in the offseason though... maybe Ziehl is the real deal? 
. I mean, that's not even close to what you'd expect from a pitcher, especially one with his stuff.
. Gage Ziehl could be a nice piece of the puzzle for Boston's future and it's always great to see teams bringing up new guys from the minor leagues.
. A guy like Hicks can really anchor a bullpen and help them win more games. We'll see how it all plays out, but overall, I think the Red Sox are making the right call here 
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. I mean, he was one of the big pieces in that Devers trade, and now he's just getting sent away like a disposable piece of trash 
. But you know what? At least it's not like they're giving away their whole farm system or anything... yet 
. The White Sox are gonna love him though, he's still got that nasty stuff 
. I'm actually kinda curious to see how Gage Ziehl does, he sounds like a diamond in the rough 
. Red Sox just gotta keep building and hoping for the best, right? 
So what's good? MLB teams always changing lineups like they're swapping out TikTok filters 
, who didn't do so great last season 
. White Sox gotta have a solid bullpen for their playoff hopes 
. It's always about finding that balance between experienced players like Hicks and young talent 
. And let's be real, cash is king 
. I thought for sure we were gonna keep him, but I guess not. Chicago's gotta be happy though, he's a hard thrower and could bring some heat to their bullpen 
and instead go for a prospect like ziehl. anyway, only time will tell if it's a good move or not 
... not sure if that's enough to build a winning team tho 
. But on the other hand, this trade could be a great opportunity for the Sox to get some fresh talent in the minors. Gage Ziehl is supposed to be pretty promising 
The Red Sox are making some big moves and it's going to be so exciting to see what they come up with next! I love that they're focusing on getting some young talent in, maybe we'll see a new star emerge soon? 
. i mean, 8.20 era in 18 innings is straight up ugly 
. white sox must think they can turn him around tho 