White Sox, Randal Grichuk Agree to 1-Year Contract
Randal Grichuk signed a one-year, $1.25 million deal as Austin Hays went on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain.
- On Monday, the Chicago White Sox signed outfielder Randal Grichuk to a one-year, $1.25 million contract while placing outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain, retroactive to Saturday.
- Grichuk, 34, elected free agency on May 1 after the New York Yankees designated him for assignment. He slashed.194 in 16 games with the Yankees to begin 2026.
- Hays is hitting.233 with one home run and seven RBIs in 12 games this season. In a related move, utilityman Tanner Murray was transferred from the 10-day to the 60-day injured list.
- A first-round draft pick in 2009, Grichuk is a career.250 hitter with 212 home runs and 631 RBIs across seven teams. He brings veteran depth to Chicago's outfield rotation.
- Murray sustained a dislocated left shoulder making a diving catch on April 26 against the Washington Nationals. The White Sox now manage multiple injuries while relying on Grichuk for immediate outfield depth.
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Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsWhite Sox sign outfielder Randal Grichuk, put outfielder Austin Hays on injured list
Hays made it back for a couple of days from an injured right hamstring, but now he’s on the IL again with a Grade 1 strain of his left calf. To replace him on the roster, the Sox signed journeyman Grichuk.
The Toronto Star
White Sox sign veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to $1.25 million deal; place Austin Hays back on IL
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Chicago White Sox signed veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to a one-year, $1.25 million deal on Monday and placed outfielder Austin Hays back on the 10-day
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Grichuk Gets Fresh Start With White Sox As Outfield Roles Remain Unsettled
The Chicago White Sox are reportedly adding another veteran presence to their outfield. According to Robert Murray, the White Sox have agreed to a major-league deal with 13-year MLB veteran Randal Grichuk. The 34-year-old initially signed with the New York Yankees late in spring training and earned an Opening Day roster spot. However, after slashing .194/.212/.323 across his first 31 at-bats, Grichuk was designated for assignment. Grichuk certai…
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