Leury García - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

White Sox release OF Leury Garcia after 9-plus seasons The Chicago White Sox bid goodbye to longtime veteran outfielder Leury Garcia on Thursday, paving the way for prospect Oscar Colas to begin...

MARCH 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

White Sox release OF Leury Garcia after 9-plus seasons The Chicago White Sox bid goodbye to longtime veteran outfielder Leury Garcia on Thursday, paving the way for prospect Oscar Colas to begin...

MARCH 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Released by White Sox Garcia was released by the White Sox on Thursday.

Impact The White Sox have decided to eat the $11 million Garcia has remaining on his contract over the next two years. The veteran utility player should be able to land on his feet somewhere now that he can be had at the veteran minimum, although it's possible he'll have to spend some time in the minors first.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't make Opening Day roster Garcia didn't make the White Sox's Opening Day roster, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Chicago has yet to officially announce a roster move, but it appears Garcia won't be included on the club's Opening Day roster. The veteran utility player has two years and $11 million remaining on his contract, but the White Sox opted to cut their losses after he had a .210/.233/.267 slash line in 97 games last season.

MARCH 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will return to action Wednesday Garcia (hand) will return to the White Sox's Cactus League lineup Wednesday, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact Garcia has been battling a left hand issue but is apparently past it. The 32-year-old is set for a utility role again in 2023 and will be looking to bounce back from a dreadful 2022 campaign which saw him post just a .500 OPS over 97 contests.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Being viewed as backup Garcia is being viewed as a backup for the White Sox this season, per LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune.

Impact Garcia drew quite a bit of playing time under former manager Tony La Russa, but new skipper Pedro Grifol is expected to lean more toward Romy Gonzalez and Lenyn Sosa for the starts at second base. The offseason addition of Andrew Benintendi -- and the rise of top prospect Oscar Colas -- will also cloud the path for Garcia to get looks in the corner outfield. The lack of an everyday role means most fantasy managers can fade Garcia in drafts.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Arraez wins AL batting title, Twins beat White Sox 10-1

Luis Arraez won the AL batting title, hitting a third-inning double after walking twice to finish the season at

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Tending to sore back White Sox acting manager Miguel Cairo disclosed Wednesday that Garcia hasn't appeared in a game since Sept. 20 due to ongoing back soreness, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia was reinstated from the 10-day injured list Aug. 27 after a brief absence due to a lower-back strain, and the pain apparently resurfaced at some point shortly thereafter. According to Cairo, the back issue affects Garcia at the plate but not in the field, which explains why the White Sox have declined to place the 31-year-old back on the IL while he's capable of serving as a late-inning defensive replacement. Garcia will wrap up the 2022 campaign with a .210/.233/.267 slash line in 315 plate appearances.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago White Sox eliminated from playoffs: What went wrong?

The White Sox were expected to contend for the World Series, but instead they'll miss the postseason. What went wrong? Jake Mintz breaks it...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

Chicago White Sox eliminated from playoffs: What went wrong?

'Not good at all:' Leury Garcia sums up White Sox season — and his own White Sox fans did not share Tony La Russa’s enthusiasm for veteran infielder/outfielder with .500 OPS in 2012

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Vaughn, Pollock homer, White Sox beat Royals 7-1

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • Associated Press

White Sox host the Diamondbacks on 3-game home losing streak

The Chicago White Sox host the Arizona Diamondbacks looking to break a three-game home slide

AUGUST 27, 2022 • Associated Press

White Sox host the Diamondbacks to begin 3-game series

The Chicago White Sox host the Arizona Diamondbacks to start a three-game series

AUGUST 26, 2022 • Associated Press

Orioles and White Sox play in series rubber match

Both the Baltimore Orioles and the Chicago White Sox are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

AUGUST 25, 2022 • Associated Press

Orioles play the White Sox leading series 1-0

The Baltimore Orioles lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Chicago White Sox

AUGUST 24, 2022 • Associated Press

Orioles take on the White Sox in first of 3-game series

The Baltimore Orioles begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday

AUGUST 23, 2022 • Associated Press

White Sox visit the Royals to start 1-game series

The Kansas City Royals begin a one-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on Monday

AUGUST 22, 2022 • Associated Press

Guardians and White Sox meet with series tied 1-1

Both the Cleveland Guardians and the Chicago White Sox are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

AUGUST 21, 2022 • Associated Press

White Sox look to break losing streak in matchup with the Guardians

The Chicago White Sox come into the matchup with the Cleveland Guardians after losing three in a row

AUGUST 20, 2022 • Associated Press

White Sox take on the Guardians after Sheets' 4-hit game

The Chicago White Sox play the Cleveland Guardians after Gavin Sheets had four hits on Thursday in a 21-5 loss to the Astros

AUGUST 19, 2022 • Associated Press

Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros meet in game 4 of series

The Chicago White Sox lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Houston Astros

AUGUST 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Valdez, Alvarez lead Astros to 3-2 win over White Sox

Framber Valdez threw seven solid innings, Yordan Alvarez drove in a run and scored one, and the Houston Astros beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2

AUGUST 18, 2022 • Associated Press

Placed on 10-day IL Garcia was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a lower-back strain.

Impact Garcia was absent from Tuesday's lineup due to leg soreness, and he's apparently dealing with a back issue that will sideline him for at least a week and a half. Josh Harrison and Lenyn Sosa should serve as the primary middle infielders in Garcia's absence, while Romy Gonzalez was called up from Triple-A Charlotte to provide additional depth.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Astros take road slide into matchup with the White Sox

The Houston Astros hit the road against the Chicago White Sox looking to end a four-game road skid

AUGUST 17, 2022 • Associated Press

Dealing with leg soreness Garcia is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Astros due to leg soreness, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Garcia apparently played through the injury during Monday's series opener and went 0-for-3. It doesn't appear to be a serious issue, though manager Tony La Russa said the utility man could also be held out of Wednesday's contest.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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