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Shortstop Elvis Andrus signed with the Chicago White Sox on Friday for the rest of the season.
The White Sox optioned infielder Lenin Sosa to Triple-A Charlotte, but did not disclose the financial terms.
Andrus, who turns 34 on Aug. 26, was released by the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday. He cleared waivers and, according to multiple reports, was expected to join the White Sox ahead of Friday's three-game series opener against the hosts, the Cleveland Guardians. 22}
The White Sox are without Tim Anderson, who underwent surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left hand on August 10 in Chicago. He is expected to be back on the active roster in about five weeks.
His fellow shortstop Lourie Garcia is on his 10-day injured list due to a hip strain. increase.
Romy Gonzalez and Sosa are responsible for recent positions in Chicago.
Andrus expressed dissatisfaction with the Athletics' decision to cut his playing time before he was released. I know, so it's not fun to do this," Andrus told the San Francisco Chronicle. “Of course I am upset. I am [angry] about it.
Under the terms of Andrus' contract, if he hits 550 total at-bats this season, his $15 million club option next season will be a player option. Converted. He was out on Friday in his 386 at-bats.
Andrus has batted .237 with eight homers and 30 RBIs in 106 games this season.
A two-time All-Star, Andrus has played in 1,904 games with the Texas Rangers (2009-20) and Oakland, where he recorded 87 home runs, 703 RBIs, and 324 stolen bases. 270 hitters.
Sosa, 22, has batted 35 for 4 in 11 games this season (.114) in 11 games with 1 home run, 1 RBI and 3 runs scored.
– Field Level Media
