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Santana homers and Guardians hold on for 3-2 win over White Sox in unusual finish

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APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Torkelson's 2-run double in the ninth inning gives Tigers 4-3 win over White Sox

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APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Heading to bench Tuesday Amaya is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Twins.

Impact Amaya collected a hit Opening Day but will sit Tuesday after going 0-for-8 with a stolen base, a run and two strikeouts in the past three games. Brooks Baldwin will take over at shortstop and bat seventh.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Settling in as everyday shortstop Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Twins.

Impact Amaya has now started at shortstop in each of the White Sox's first four games, but he has yet to do much with the opportunity. In the White Sox's season-opening series versus the Angels, Amaya went 1-for-8 with three strikeouts while slotting in as the No. 8 hitter in each of those contests. Even if the White Sox continue to give him an extended run in an everyday role, Amaya -- who owns a .402 OPS over 89 career big-league plate appearances -- can probably be ignored outside of AL-only formats until he performs well enough to warrant more attention.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Adell exits game vs. White Sox in 5th inning with left hip tightness CHICAGO -- Angels center fielder Jo Adell left Saturday’s game against the White Sox with left hip tightness sustained while beating out an...

MARCH 29 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 27 • Associated Press

In mix for starts at shortstop Amaya is among those in the mix for starts at shortstop for the White Sox, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Manager Will Venable said that he will "probably be mix and matching" at shortstop, adding that Amaya is "obviously a great defender." Amaya has slashed only .182/.222/.195 in limited chances at the big-league level. Brooks Baldwin and non-roster invitees Nick Maton and Tristan Gray are also in the mix for starts at shortstop.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Amaya (hip) is starting at shortstop and batting ninth in Friday's spring game against the Reds.

Impact Amaya suffered a hip injury early this week but is ready to retake the field Friday after taking a few days to rest up. The 26-year-old has gone 2-for-16 with eight strikeouts through nine games in spring training, as it appears Chase Meidroth is the favorite to win the starting shortstop job.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Exits contest with hip injury Amaya was removed from Monday's Cactus League game against the Athletics due to left hip tightness.

Impact Amaya struck out in his lone plate appearance before departing. Competing for the White Sox' shortstop job this spring, Amaya has gone just 2-for-16 with eight strikeouts in nine Cactus League contests.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back to Southsiders The White Sox claimed Amaya off waivers from the Orioles on Monday.

Impact Amaya was removed from the White Sox' 40-man roster less than a month ago before being scooped up via waivers by the Orioles. Now he's headed back to Chicago, where he will provide some infield depth.

FEBRUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Booted off 40-man roster The Orioles designated Amaya for assignment Monday, Roch Kubatko of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact The transaction frees a 40-man roster spot for the signing of Dylan Carlson. Amaya was a waiver claim of the Orioles earlier this month and will now go through the waivers process again.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Claimed by Baltimore The Orioles claimed Amaya off waivers from the White Sox on Wednesday.

Impact Amaya had been designated for assignment after slashing only .179/.225/.194 over 23 games for the White Sox down the stretch of the 2024 season. He is out of minor-league options, so Amaya will have to make the Orioles' Opening Day roster or go through waivers again.

JANUARY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox DFA Jacob Amaya Following Josh Rojas Signing In order to solidify the addition of veteran infielder Josh Rojas, the Chicago White Sox have decided to bump Jacob Amaya off of their 40-ma...

JANUARY 8 • SI.COM

Designated for assignment The White Sox designated Amaya for assignment Wednesday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The transaction frees up a spot on the 40-man roster for Josh Rojas, whose signing was officially announced Wednesday. Amaya was a waiver claim of the White Sox in August and slashed just .179/.225/.194 over 23 games for them down the stretch of the 2024 season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Fading into platoon role Amaya is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Angels.

Impact After making 14 starts at shortstop in a 16-game stretch from Aug. 30 through Monday, Amaya now finds himself on the bench for the second day in a row. He's sat in each of the White Sox's last three matchups with right-handed pitchers, as Amaya looks to have moved into the short side of a platoon at shortstop with the lefty-hitting Nicky Lopez. Since joining the White Sox on Aug. 27 after being claimed off waivers from the Astros, Amaya is slashing .244/.311/.268.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out of Saturday's lineup Amaya is not in Saturday's lineup against the Athletics.

Impact Amaya has started 12 of the White Sox's last 13 games at shortstop since being recalled Aug. 30. He's hit .257 with two RBI and two runs scored in that span. Nicky Lopez will take over at shortstop in Amaya's place.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Carving out regular role Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Wednesday's game versus the Guardians.

Impact Amaya has now manned shortstop each of the last four games and 11 of the last 12 contests. He's hitting just .233/.281/.267 so far with the Pale Hose and profiles as more of a utility infielder over the long haul, but Amaya should continue to receive regular reps down the stretch for the rebuilding White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hits in three straight Amaya went 1-for-4 with a double Wednesday against the Orioles.

Impact Amaya drew his sixth straight start, all of which have come at shortstop. He's hit ninth in the order but has at least one hit in three consecutive games. Amaya maintained just a .638 OPS across 302 plate appearances while in Triple-A this season, so expectations should be limited.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Making fourth straight start Amaya will start at shortstop and bat ninth in Monday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Amaya has been the main beneficiary of middle infielder Brooks Baldwin's ongoing absence due to a right hand injury. He'll pick up his fourth consecutive start Monday, but Amaya hasn't done much to justify holding down a regular role once Baldwin is healthy enough to play again. Since getting added to the White Sox's active roster last Tuesday, Amaya has gone 1-for-8 with a walk and three strikeouts.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Former Prospect Jacob Amaya Claimed by White Sox Former Dodgers prospect Jacob Amaya claimed by White Sox after a tumultuous 2023 season filled with trades and assignments.

AUGUST 28, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Joining big-league club Amaya is poised to join the White Sox ahead of Tuesday's game versus the Rangers, Francys Romero of BeisbolFR.com reports.

Impact Amaya was just claimed off waivers from the Astros on Monday and will report directly to the major-league club. The 25-year-old has hit just .223/.313/.336 across 291 plate appearances at the Triple-A level this season. Amaya is capable of handling shortstop, second base and third base and should see a decent amount of playing time down the stretch for the rebuilding White Sox.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers News: Astros DFA Former Dodgers Infielder Jacob Amaya The Houston Astros have designated former Dodgers prospect Jacob Amaya for assignment, ending his brief tenure with the team.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers News: Astros DFA Former Dodgers Infielder Jacob Amaya The Houston Astros have designated former Dodgers prospect Jacob Amaya for assignment, ending his brief tenure with the team.

AUGUST 27, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Claimed by ChiSox The White Sox claimed Amaya off waivers from the Astros on Monday.

Impact Amaya has spent virtually all of the 2024 campaign at Triple-A Sugar Land, where he has slashed only .223/.313/.336 across 291 plate appearances. The 25-year-old is primarily a shortstop but also has extensive experience at second base and a bit at third base. Amaya will report to Triple-A Charlotte.

AUGUST 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Designated for assignment The Astros designated Amaya for assignment Saturday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact With Hector Neris joining the Astros' bullpen, Amaya will end up as the odd man out of a spot on the 40-man roster. The 25-year-old infielder went 0-for-1 during his lone game with Houston in May, and he's slashed .223/.313/.336 across 291 plate appearances at Triple-A Sugar Land.

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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