White Sox fans getting bored and restless got their long-awaited move earlier this week. Well… sort of. On Thursday, the White Sox announced they’d claimed catcher Drew Romo on waivers from the New York Mets and designated infielder Ben Cowles for assignment. On the surface, it looks like an insignificant claim to add to the team’s depth, but a deeper look reveals a sign that something more could be coming soon.
Romo, 24, was selected 35th overall by the Colorado Rockies in the 2020 draft. Romo rose through the minor league system, posting solid offense numbers in 2021, 2023, and 2024.