Not every at-bat Trayce Thompson has had since rejoining the White Sox has ended in a walk-off homer.
Even after the celebration-triggering blast that sent everyone home on Thursday night, Thompson is batting just .139 in his second stint on the South Side. But the most recent roundtripper was his third this season — which is half the home-run total of the White Sox outfield — showing he at least has the ability to turn this opportunity into a shot at a place in this team’s bright future.
In a rebuilding season that is currently on pace for 100 losses, the White Sox figured why not give a chance to a guy who impressed the organization once upon a time.