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CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox let go of pitching coach
Ethan Katz and hitting coach Marcus Thames on Monday, opting not
to renew their contracts in a major shake-up to manager Will
Venable's staff.
The team also announced it will not renew the contracts of first
base and outfield coach Jason Bourgeois and catching coach Drew
Butera. The White Sox said offensive coordinator Grady Sizemore,
who served as interim manager for the final 45 games in 2024
after Pedro Grifol was fired, will be offered a role in the
organization.
Katz was hired as White Sox pitching coach in 2021 under Hall of
Fame manager Tony LaRussa. He helped Carlos Rodón establish
himself as an All-Star after his career was nearly derailed by
injuries. He also worked with Garrett Crochet, who has emerged
as one of baseball's best pitchers.
Thames had completed his second season with the White Sox. He
was previously hitting coach for the New York Yankees, Miami
Marlins and Los Angeles Angels.
The White Sox finished last in the American League 60-102 —
their third straight 100-loss season — in Venable's first year.
Chicago had never dropped 100 games or more in back-to-back
seasons.
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