 On July 18, 2017, the Yankees traded Clippard, Blake Rutherford, Ian Clarkin, and Tito Polo to the Chicago White Sox for David Robertson, Todd Frazier, and Tommy Kahnle.Clippard made 11 appearances with the White Sox, earning two saves, and pitching to a 1.80 ERA.The White Sox traded Clippard to the Houston Astros in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations on August 13, 2017.