Colson Montgomery set to make jump to big leagues with White Sox
The power-hitting shortstop has come to Sox Camp in Glendale, Arizona confident that he can compete and earn his spot on the team in spring training.
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The power-hitting shortstop has come to Sox Camp in Glendale, Arizona confident that he can compete and earn his spot on the team in spring training.
The centerfielder has been the subject of trade rumors and is entering the final year of a six-year deal with his original team, which included two club options.
"Now it's time to do what I got to do to get myself better and get myself more time, however you want to look at it," Jenks told MLB.com in an interview. "I'll tell you one thing: I'm not going to die here in Portugal."
The Palatine native's rebirth with the White Sox was spurred by staying close to home with a newborn at home.
There is a renewed sense of optimism on the opening day of camp under first-time manager Will Venable.
Fans got a chance to meet current players and top prospects who are eager to compete to be a part of a team that can start to make change in the form of more wins under first-year manager Will Venable.
The statue will be unveiled on July 11, during a celebration marking the 20th anniversary of the franchise's 2005 World Series championship.
Venable and White Sox General Manager Chris Getz held a pre-Sox Fest pow-wow Thursday afternoon, before the festivities officially kick off on Friday.
The White Sox signed Rojas for a $3.5 million, one-year contract that was finalized Wednesday, while infielder Jake Amaya was designated for assignment.
Booser went 2-3 with a 3.38 ERA, one save and 43 strikeouts in 43 relief appearances with the Red Sox in his first season in the majors in 2024.
This move was anticipated back in the summer, and comes months after the mortgage company Guaranteed Rate changed its name simply to Rate.
The return for the White Sox is catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Chase Meidroth and right-handed pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez, per The Athletic.
Allen, who died in 2020, was a seven-time All-Star and a two-time home run champion during his 15-season run as a Major League Baseball player.
Melton, nicknamed "Beltin' Bill," died Thursday morning in Phoenix after a brief illness.
Meanwhile, Cubs ace Shota Imanaga made the all-MLB Second Team.
