In a significant move, the Chicago White Sox have acquired right-handed pitcher Jordan Hicks and pitching prospect David Sandlin from the Boston Red Sox in a trade. This deal is seen as a salary dump by the Red Sox, who are parting ways with Hicks, a hard-throwing flamethrower, along with Sandlin in exchange for pitching prospect Gage Ziehl. The White Sox hope to bolster their bullpen and address pitching gaps ahead of the upcoming season, while the Red Sox aim to clear payroll and can now refocus their roster strategy.