In a move some are telegraphing as a turn toward “National League play” under Tony La Russa for the White Sox, the team signed Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal.
Cleveland cut Hamilton on March 11, and the Sox sprung. Hamilton is already at Camelback Ranch with the club. Why, is another question.
The White Sox have a full 40-man roster — and that’s before having to shuffle at least one player off to accommodate Andrew Vaughn’s expected break north with the club at month’s end. Jonathan Lucroy is making a bid for the backup catcher spot, and he would force another 40-man move if he beats out Zack Collins for the active roster (or if the White Sox carry three catchers).