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Hitting leadoff regularly of late Meidroth has started at shortstop and batted leadoff in two straight Cactus League games for the White Sox and hit leadoff in all six of his starts in March.

Impact Meidroth missed some time this month with a calf issue but has been getting a long look in the leadoff spot when on the field. The 23-year-old's on-base skills are his best asset, as he boasted a 71:105 K:BB and .437 on-base percentage at Triple-A Worcester in 2024, making him a sensible fit for the leadoff spot. Meidroth also might be emerging as the favorite to start at shortstop for the White Sox, as Colson Montgomery is now in minor-league camp and Brooks Baldwin has been playing more second base and even center field.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins lineup Wednesday Meidroth (calf) will start at shortstop and bat leadoff in Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Angels, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Meidroth will return to action for the first time since Saturday, when he exited early in a game against the Dodgers due to calf cramps. The brief absence shouldn't dramatically derail Meidroth's chances of making the White Sox's Opening Day roster, which may have improved after Chicago sent infield prospect Colson Montgomery to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. Brooks Baldwin now looks to be Meidroth's primary competition for the starting shortstop gig, though the White Sox may prefer to deploy Baldwin as a utility man since he's also seen action at second base and in center field this spring.

MARCH 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 10, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

White Sox INF Chase Meidroth departs with cramping in his calves

Chicago White Sox infielder Chase Meidroth has left their spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers because of cramping in his calves

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Exits game due to calf cramps Meidroth was removed in the fifth inning of Saturday's spring game against the Dodgers due to calf cramps.

Impact Batting out of the leadoff spot and playing second base, Meidroth went 0-for-2 before being replaced by Dominic Fletcher in the bottom of the fifth frame. Meidroth is considered day-to-day with the calf cramps, though the White Sox could take the cautious route and keep him off the field for the next couple of days. Across seven spring games, Meidroth has gone 2-for-14 with five walks, two runs, one double and one RBI.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good plate disciplin in spring Mediroth has gone 2-for-14 with a double, three strikeouts and five walks in Cactus League games.

Impact Meidroth was acquired as part of the return from the Red Sox for Garrett Crochet and has a chance to win the shortstop job out of spring training. Hits haven't fallen in for him, but he's still shown decent ability to make contact while reaching base at a .368 clip. That fits Meidroth's profile as a prospect, as he's known for his hit tool but lacks other tools to make a significant impact on the game.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to White Sox The White Sox acquired Meidroth from the Red Sox in the Garrett Crochet trade, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.

Impact Meidroth, 23, slashed .293/.437/.401 with seven homers, 13 steals and a stellar 71:105 K:BB over 122 games with Triple-A Worcester in 2024. He has experience at second base, third base and shortstop but is best suited for the keystone. Meidroth is not on the 40-man roster but appears close to being major-league ready.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forces promotion to Double-A Meidroth was promoted from High-A Greenville to Double-A Portland on Tuesday.

Impact A fourth-round pick in 2022, Meidroth slashed .338/.495/.459 with two home runs and four steals in 20 games at High-A before getting the well-deserved bump to Double-A. His .442 BABIP illustrates that he was playing over his head, but his 34.3 percent hard-hit rate and 5.7 percent soft-hit rate were elite marks that support an above-average BABIP. He split time between second base and third base with the Drive, and his public scouting reports suggest he won't offer much value with the glove.

MAY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE