The White Sox introduced Thursday that they’ve chosen the contracts of outfielder Joshua Palacios and catcher Omar Narvaez. (The chance of the Narvaez transfer was first reported final evening.) They’ve additionally positioned catcher Korey Lee and outfielder Mike Tauchman on the 10-day injured record resulting from a sprained left ankle and a strained proper hamstring, respectively.
The Sox solely had one open 40-man roster spot, so that they’ve launched right-hander Juan Carela to accommodate the addition of Palacios and Narvaez. Carela was acquired from the Yankees within the 2023 commerce that despatched Keynan Middleton to New York, and the Sox chosen him to the 40-man roster simply this previous November to guard him from the Rule 5 Draft. Nevertheless, Carela suffered a torn ulnar collateral ligament in spring coaching and required Tommy John surgical procedure.
Since injured gamers can’t be positioned on outright waivers, the Sox will as an alternative launch Carela. It’s comparatively widespread for groups and gamers on this precise scenario to rapidly strike up a brand new minor league contract, however the right-hander will technically have the choice to speak to 29 different golf equipment, assuming he clears launch waivers.
Extra to come back.
