Why White Sox Reliever Fraser Ellard Walked Away At Just 28

In November, the White Sox made a surprising decision by placing left-handed reliever Fraser Ellard on the Voluntary Retired List. The 28-year-old had just completed his second season with the club, and while he was never viewed as a lockdown bullpen arm, he delivered solid results.

The White Sox drafted Ellard in the 8th round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of Liberty University. Across 43 appearances, Ellard posted a 3.95 ERA with a 27% strikeout rate and a 17% walk rate over 43 innings.