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Rays Acquire Breakout Pitcher Adrian Houser from White Sox
31 Jul
Summary
- Rays acquire Adrian Houser from White Sox
- Houser, 32, has 2.10 ERA in 11 starts for White Sox this season
- Houser has 38-41 career record with 4.00 ERA over 9 MLB seasons

In a surprising move, the Tampa Bay Rays have acquired veteran pitcher Adrian Houser from the Chicago White Sox. Houser, 32, has been one of the more intriguing pitcher stories of the 2025 season so far.
Houser began the year with the Texas Rangers' Triple-A affiliate, struggling with a 5.03 ERA in 39.1 innings before being released. However, the White Sox quickly scooped him up and inserted him into their starting rotation, where he has thrived. In 11 starts for Chicago, Houser has a sparkling 2.10 ERA, including 9 quality starts.
For the season, Houser is 6-2 with 47 strikeouts and 22 walks in 68.2 innings pitched. Over his 9-year MLB career, the right-hander has a 38-41 record with a 4.00 ERA, 531 strikeouts in 164 regular-season games (115 starts) with the White Sox, Brewers, and Mets.
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The Rays are hoping Houser can continue his resurgence and bolster their pitching staff as they push for a playoff spot in the second half of the season.