White Sox promote Chris Getz to general manager role

CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox are promoting former infielder Chris Getz to senior vice president/general manager, the team announced Thursday.

Getz, who turned 40 on Wednesday, has been the team's director of player development and an assistant general manager since 2017. He takes over the baseball department after former executive vice president Kenny Williams and general manager Rick Hahn were dismissed in mid-August.

"Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience within our organization to this role," White Sox chairman Jerry Reinsdorf said in a statement. "Most importantly, he knows our players, both at the major league level and in our system, knows our staff and is familiar with…