 He continued to get trade offers in 1956, though, as the Chicago White Sox were willing to trade outfielder Jim Rivera for him.A three-team, nine-player deal involving Houtteman again becoming part of the White Sox along with George Strickland was also scrapped at the last second.Houtteman finished the 1956 season having only made 22 appearances on the mound, earning a 2–2 record.