US EditionWhite 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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White Sox sign veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to $1.25 million deal; place Austin Hays back on IL
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 injured list because of a left calf strain. Grichuk, who elected free agency after…
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