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After the White Sox announced Sunday that they
had released the two-time All-Star, Gallo posted on social media
that he was done with the outfield and he was going to start
pitching.
The 31-year-old Gallo is a two-time Gold Glove winner for his
work in the outfield.
“Just talking to Joey and talking to him this morning, just came
to a mutual agreement that that was the best thing,” White Sox
manager Will Venable said. “Wish him luck as he starts a new
chapter as a pitcher.”
Chicago also announced that Sean Burke will start its March 27
opener at home against the Los Angeles Angels. The 25-year-old
right-hander made his big league debut in September, going 2-0
with a 1.42 ERA in three starts and one relief appearance with
the White Sox.
Gallo hit .161 with 10 homers, 27 RBIs and 102 strikeouts in 223
at-bats with Washington last season. Gallo’s $8 million mutual
option was declined by the Nationals in November.
He has a .194 career average with 208 homers, 453 RBIs and 1,292
strikeouts in 2,869 at-bats in 10 major league seasons with
Texas (2015-21), the New York Yankees (2021-22), the Los Angeles
Dodgers (2022), Minnesota (2023) and the Nationals.
The White Sox also said Mason Adams, one of their top pitching
prospects, has a flexor strain in his right elbow.
The 25-year-old right-hander, a 13th-round pick in the 2022
amateur draft, pitched 1 1/3 innings against Cincinnati on
Friday before leaving because of elbow discomfort.
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