The 32-year-old appeared in 30 games last year for the Chicago White Sox, going 2-2 with an 8.70 ERA, but his season was cut short by inflammation in his throwing shoulder. He was released in July and underwent surgery in August.
In 2005, Politte went 7-1 with a 2.00 ERA in 68 relief appearances as the primary setup man when the White Sox won the World Series. He has a 22-23 career record with 15 saves and a 4.40 ERA in 330 games with the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Toronto Blue Jays and the White Sox.
