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Inks MiLB deal with Cincinnati The Reds signed Fletcher to a minor-league contract Thursday.

Impact Fletcher has been assigned to Triple-A Louisville. The 29-year-old has spent most of the 2026 campaign in the Pirates' organization, where he slashed .301/.386/.485 with eight home runs, 32 RBI, 42 runs scored, three stolen bases and a 26:34 BB:K across 237 plate appearances with Triple-A Indianapolis before being released last month.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Released by Bucs The Pirates released Fletcher on Wednesday, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

Impact Fletcher has slashed .313/.387/.418 with five RBI and 15 runs scored in 21 games since signing a minor-league deal with Pittsburgh in mid-July. He'll now exercise an opt-out clause and test his value in the open market, though he may have to settle for another minor-league contract.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Back with Pittsburgh The Pirates signed Fletcher to a minor-league contract Friday.

Impact Fletcher opted out of his minor-league pact with Pittsburgh earlier this month and tested the market, only to return to the Pirates' organization a little over two weeks later. In 42 games with Triple-A Indianapolis this season, Fletcher has slashed .288/.379/.511 with eight homers, 27 RBI, 27 runs scored, two stolen bases and an 18:22 BB:K across 162 plate appearances.

JULY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Enters free-agent market Fletcher exercised an opt-out clause in his minor-league contract with the Pirates on Wednesday and is now a free agent, Robert Murray of FanSided.com reports.

Impact Fletcher has hit .289/.382/.496 with seven home runs and a 18:22 BB:K over 40 games this season with Triple-A Indianapolis. The 28-year-old will look for a new organization but could have to accept another minor-league deal.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Dismissed from big-league camp The Pirates reassigned Fletcher to minor-league camp Monday.

Impact Fletcher saw action in 12 games in the majors with the White Sox in 2025, but after joining the Pirates on a minor-league pact over the winter, he was viewed as a longshot to break camp with the big club. He'll likely be in line for steady at-bats at Indianapolis but will presumably need an injury or two to hit the Pittsburgh outfield before he gets another chance in the big leagues.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Latches on with Pirates The Pirates signed Fletcher to a minor-league contract Monday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fletcher elected free agency back in October after being removed from the White Sox' 40-man roster and he'll now head back to the National League. The 28-year-old has slashed only .233/.280/.325 in parts of three big-league seasons and, even with the Pirates' lack of outfield depth, will likely begin the 2026 season at Triple-A Indianapolis.

DECEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Elects free agency Fletcher elected to become a free agent Wednesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Fletcher had been booted off the White Sox' 40-man roster and has decided to test things out in free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment. The 28-year-old outfielder has slashed only .233/.280/.325 in parts of three big-league seasons and might have to settle for a minor-league contract this winter.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Removed from 40-man roster The White Sox outrighted Fletcher to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Impact Fletcher has been outrighted previously, so he has the ability to decline the assignment and become a free agent if he wants. The outfielder has managed just a .208/.254/.282 batting line over parts of two seasons with the White Sox.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in season finale Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer and a double in Sunday's win over Washington.

Impact Fletcher doubled in the second inning before launching a two-run blast in the fourth. He was brought up from Triple-A Columbus in early September and posted a .219/.265/.469 slash line in 34 plate appearances. Fletcher's home run Sunday was his first at the MLB level since September of 2024, and his first multi-hit game since his 2025 debut Sept. 5.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • Associated Press

Two hits in 2025 debut Fletcher went 2-for-4 with two doubles and two runs scored Friday against the Tigers.

Impact Fletcher had his contract selected Friday, and he hit ninth and started in center field the same day. He doubled in each of his first two at-bats and came around to score on each occasion. It remains to be seen how consistent his at-bats will be, as Michael Taylor, Brooks Baldwin and Will Robertson are also capable of manning center field.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | OF Dominic Fletcher, RHP Dan Altavilla join White Sox Deadspin | OF Dominic Fletcher, RHP Dan Altavilla join White Sox

SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Contract selected by Chicago The White Sox selected the contract of Fletcher from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

Impact Fletcher has slashed .260/.317/.453 with 17 home runs, 68 RBI, 56 runs scored, seven stolen bases and a 29:87 BB:K across 446 trips to the plate at Triple-A. He appeared in 72 regular-season games for the White Sox last season, slashing .206/.252/.256 over 241 plate appearances. Fletcher figures to serve as a reserve outfielder for Chicago, though he could push for playing time in center field.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Clears waivers The White Sox outrighted Fletcher to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Impact Fletcher lost his spot on the 40-man roster prior to Opening Day but will stick around in the White Sox organization after going unclaimed off waivers. The 27-year-old outfielder struggled mightily during his time at the big-league level in 2024, slashing .206/.252/.256 with a 4.7 percent walk rate and 24.2 percent strikeout rate over 240 plate appearances.

MARCH 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox's Josh Rojas, Bryan Ramos and Mike Tauchman placed on the 10-day injured list

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MARCH 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Removed from 40-man roster The White Sox designated Fletcher for assignment Thursday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Fletcher has managed just a .234/.281/.310 batting line to this point at the big-league level. He might only be a fourth outfielder even if he reaches his potential, but it's possible he draws interest via trade or waivers.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox infielder Josh Rojas is dealing with a hairline fracture in his right big toe

Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Rojas has a hairline fracture in his right big toe, putting his availability for opening day in question

MARCH 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Misses out on Opening Day roster The White Sox optioned Fletcher to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Impact Even with Chicago's outfield depth being tested so far this spring with Andrew Benintendi (hand) and Austin Slater (oblique) likely set to begin the season on the injured list, Fletcher was unable to distinguish himself in the competition for a roster spot. After producing a lowly .508 OPS in 240 plate appearances with the White Sox in 2024, Fletcher continued to struggle in Cactus League play this spring, going just 4-for-33 with nine strikeouts. The 27-year-old should get the chance to play on an everyday basis at Charlotte to begin the season.

MARCH 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rare contribution with bat Fletcher went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Angels.

Impact Fletcher has gotten steady run in right field for much of the second half and has shown some slight improvement with the bat relative to the first half. Neverthless, he's still maintained only a .236 wOBA and .229 batting average with 10 RBI and 10 runs scored across 145 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Fletcher is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

Impact He'll take a seat for the series opener after starting each of the previous five games. Zach DeLoach will cover right field for the White Sox while Fletcher gets some rest.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Fletcher is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Fletcher has mostly been an everyday player since mid-August, but this will be the second straight day he's out of the lineup against a left-hander. Zach DeLoach will play right field and bat leadoff for the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting lineup vs. lefty Fletcher is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact After starting in each of Chicago's last four games, the lefty-hitting Fletcher will retreat to the bench while Oakland sends southpaw JP Sears to the hill. Corey Julks will check in for Fletcher in right field.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench vs. southpaw Fletcher is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Fletcher will take a seat along with fellow left-handed hitters Gavin Sheets and Nicky Lopez while southpaw Joey Cantillo takes the hill for the Guardians. Corey Julks will replace Fletcher in right field and will bat leadoff.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks first White Sox homer Fletcher went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer and three total RBI in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Orioles.

Impact Fletcher had gone 54 games with a long ball this season before he cranked a two-run shot off Albert Suarez in the fourth inning Wednesday. The 27-year-old Fletcher had gone 0-for-9 in his previous nine contests. Overall, he's slashing just .217/.267/.280 with 12 runs scored and 13 RBI across 173 plate appearances this year.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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