After injuries to both Tim Anderson (torn ligament in hand) and Leury Garcia (lower back strain,) the White Sox added some much needed depth to their infield. The 33 year old Venezuelan-American is a 13 year veteran, 2 time all-star, with a career batting average of .270 and 87 home runs.
Welcome to the White Sox, Elvis Andrus! https://t.co/giLQdsjVaD
Andrus was recently released by the Oakland Athletics, which left the White Sox with a clear opportunity to give him a shot. With recent call ups Lenyn Sosa and Romy Gonzalez simply not working out, the decision to sign a veteran like Andrus was a fairly easy one. As a corresponding move, Sosa has been optioned back down to triple AAA Charlotte.
White Sox make the signing of Elvis Andrus official, optioning Lenyn Sosa to Class AAA to make room. Andrus’ contract is for the remainder of the season. He will wear No. 1 on his uniform
It is a difficult task to replace a player like Tim Anderson by bringing up young prospects who are not close to being ready. In addition, scouring the free agents list in the middle of August for a replacement shortstop is also rarely successful.
Nonetheless, the White Sox managed to land on Elvis Andrus, who plays solid defense and hits for a good average throughout his long career. It should certainly help the team a lot more than prospects who simply were not ready. A veteran like Andrus who’s been there and has sustained a fairly long career is a much better bet.
On the 2022 season, in 106 games with the A’s, Andrus has been batting .237, .301, .373, with an OPS of .673. His glove is also reliable, he holds a .977 fielding percentage on the season with 114 putouts and 262 assists. Andrus is likely to see steady playing time with the injuries to Anderson and Garcia still prominent.
Follow us on Twitter at @chicitysports23 for more great content. We appreciate you taking time to read our articles. To interact more with our community and keep up to date on the latest in Chicago sports news, JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK GROUP by CLICKING HERE
The Taste of Chicago Festival is an iconic event that takes place annually in the…
The Beyond Wonderland Chicago festival is an exciting and immersive music and arts event that…
"Sueños Festival Chicago" is an annual cultural celebration held in the city of Chicago, Illinois.…
Discover the top festivals in Chicago 2025! From music and food to cultural celebrations, this…
Discover restaurants near Cadillac Palace Theater! From Randolph Tavern Chicago to Qdoba Mexican Eats, explore…
St. Patrick's Day in Chicago is one of the most festive and exciting celebrations in…