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Mark Gonzales

Sox GM Chris Getz says pitching prospect Jake Eder is close to the majors

Jake Eder struck out 70 but walked 36 in 56 1/3 innings in 2023, including 15 in 17 1/3 innings at Double-A Birmingham after being dealt for White Sox fan favorite Jake Burger. (Getty Images)

GLENDALE, Ariz. — There have been instances that explain why former executive vice president Ken Williams was willing to trade White Sox slugger and fan favorite Jake Burger to the Marlins for left-handed pitching prospect Jake Eder.

For instance, Eder displayed a mid-90 mph fastball and a sharp-breaking slider to whiff Guardians slugging prospect Kyle Manzardo with ease for one of his four strikeouts in a two-inning-plus stint in an Arizona Fall League game Oct. 16.

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