The White Sox introduced that they’ve chosen the contract of infielder/outfielder Zach Remillard. He’ll take the roster spot of outfielder Robbie Grossman, who was traded to the Rangers earlier right now.
Remillard, 30, has been bouncing on and off the White Sox’ roster up to now 12 months. He was added to the 40-man in June of 2023 and lasted via the top of the season, however was designated for project in January. He cleared waivers at the moment and stayed within the group, getting added again to the roster in mid-April. He lasted a few week earlier than getting designated for project and outrighted once more, however has now rapidly returned.
Round these transactions, he has stepped to the plate 165 instances on the massive league stage with a batting line of .250/.292/.316. He has stolen 4 bases in seven tries whereas taking part in the three infield positions to the left of first base, along with a while within the outfield corners. He additionally has some expertise at first base and middle subject within the minors.
The White Sox not too long ago positioned Danny Mendick on the injured record, subtracting a multi-positional participant from their roster. In addition they have Yoán Moncada and Luis Robert Jr. on the IL. With the membership firmly rebuilding and properly out of competition, the Sox didn’t hesitate to maneuver on from Grossman and additional trades is also forthcoming.
Tommy Pham and Paul DeJong are veterans on one-year offers and could be candidates to be flipped in the identical method as Grossman. Prospect Bryan Ramos is an unknown as he has simply 4 video games of main league expertise proper now. Braden Shewmake isn’t hitting in any respect this 12 months and he may maybe be despatched to the minors for normal at-bats.
As gamers come and go, both as a result of accidents or transactions, Remillard may be bounced throughout the diamond to fill in as wanted. However it additionally wouldn’t be a shock to see him bounced off the roster once more for the third time this 12 months.
