Baseball team, Chicago White Sox, reinstate infielder Chase Meidroth; infielder Jacob Amaya is dropped from the roster
The Chicago White Sox have made a roster move ahead of their three-game series against the Kansas City Royals, activating infielder Chase Meidroth from the 10-day injured list.
Meidroth, who has had a solid rookie season with a batting average of .252, three home runs, 15 RBIs, and 11 stolen bases in 84 games, is set to make his return to the field after sustaining a bruised right thumb on Aug. 7, when he was hit by a pitch from the Phillies' Taijuan Walker.
The 24-year-old infielder will be in the starting lineup against the Royals, batting eighth. His return to the team may impact the playing time of other infielders, such as Jacob Amaya, who was designated for assignment by the White Sox.
Amaya, who played in 37 games for the White Sox, had a batting average of .106 during his time with the team and recorded 8 RBIs. His departure from the roster could signal a change in the White Sox's infield dynamics.
Meidroth's minor league career was marked by impressive numbers, with a slash line of .285/.425/.414 over 942 at-bats. He hit 23 home runs and recorded 133 RBIs in his minor league games. He was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 MLB draft by the Boston Red Sox before being traded to the White Sox.
In his initial major league stint with the White Sox, Meidroth showed promise as a rookie. Through his first 349 plate appearances, he slashed .252/.330/.319 with three home runs, 15 RBIs, 11 stolen bases, 33 walks, and 47 strikeouts. He had a notable game where he went 4-for-5 with three doubles and a run scored.
However, Meidroth's recent performance before his injury was marked by some struggles. In July, he faced a slump, going just 6-for-50 with four walks across 12 games. Despite this, he had previously shown potential with a strong on-base percentage and a career night against Tampa Bay, where he achieved four hits for the first time in the big leagues.
The White Sox are currently in the midst of a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals. This move by the team, which comes before the series, could indicate a strategic shift in their approach to the games ahead.
Toronto news: White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth, who had a promising rookie season in MLB before sustaining an injury, will make his return to the field in the team's upcoming three-game series against the Kansas City Royals. His strong performance in the minors and initial stint in MLB indicates he could make a significant impact on the team's sports results, potentially altering the White Sox's infield dynamics.
