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White Sox Select Contract Of Alfredo Gonzalez

By Jeff Todd | May 24, 2018 at 10:27am CDT

The White Sox have announced a trio of roster moves following the official suspension of Welington Castillo. To account for the opening behind the plate, the club has selected the contract of backstop Alfredo Gonzalez.

Additionally, the Chicago organization announced that infielder Leury Garcia is going onto the 10-day DL with a knee sprain. Taking his spot on the active roster is outfielder Charlie Tilson.

The 25-year-old Gonzalez will get his first shot at the majors after nine seasons of minor-league action. Presumably, he’s viewed as a trusted option behind the dish, as he has not really distinguished himself with the bat. Gonzalez posted a .607 OPS last year at Double-A and is off to a .169/.279/.191 slash with 33 strikeouts in his 105 plate appearances this season for Triple-A Charlotte.

Meanwhile, this’ll represent a notable return to the majors for Tilson, who suffered a significant injury during his debut game in 2016. A series of health problems ended up keeping him out for all of the ensuing season. Tilson has been back in action thus far in 2018, though he has managed only a .248/.288/.298 slash in his 173 Triple-A plate appearances on the year.

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  1. hitless1

    5 years ago

    Someone has to go from the 40 man roster to make room for Gonzalez. Who?

    Reply
    • datrain021

      5 years ago

      Castillo doesn’t count on the 40 man while suspended

      Reply
  2. fatelfunnel

    5 years ago

    First overall pick in 2019 …..

    Reply
  3. pinkston

    5 years ago

    I have the Sox 40-man roster full. Any corresponding move for adding Gonzalez?

    Reply
    • layventsky

      5 years ago

      Yes, Castillo will be placed on the restricted list, which doesn’t count toward the 40-man roster.

      Reply
  4. bjtheduck

    5 years ago

    Wow. A guy with a .169/.279/.191 slash at AAA is the best they could call up? And people say the Marlins are tanking…

    Reply
    • justinept

      5 years ago

      It’s catcher. It’s not like they can call up a better hitter and play him out of position. Look around baseball. There are maybe 5-6 catchers who can hit. How many more do you think exist in the high minors and are ready to be called up right now? Most teams would struggle to replace their starting catcher on a moments notice.

      Reply
    • pinkston

      5 years ago

      How many backup catchers are good hitters? They are backup catchers for a reason…

      Reply
    • fluffhead

      5 years ago

      Kevan Smith is on the minor league DL. I imagine he’ll take Alfredo’s place on the Sox once he’s healthy.

      Reply
    • holycowdude

      5 years ago

      they should trade for Swihart

      Reply
  5. ThePriceWasRight

    5 years ago

    wonder how many speed first no power OF this system has. I know it’s likely another month+ still but #freeEloy

    Reply
    • Priggs89

      5 years ago

      Not many

      Reply
      • ThePriceWasRight

        5 years ago

        really? tilson, Engel, L. Garcia, May.

        Reply
  6. pinkerton

    5 years ago

    Beef Welington for Chicken Alfredo.

    Reply
  7. bighiggy

    5 years ago

    Knizer has almost displaced Kelly as Molinas future back up. What would be a good trade between cards and Sox for the Sox to get kelly?

    Reply

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