On Saturday afternoon, the White Sox will host the Washington Nationals in Chicago.
They are coming off a 5-4 win over the Nationals on Friday.
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GettyReese McGuire #30 Chicago White Sox throws out a runner in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on March 28, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Before Saturday’s game, the White Sox announced that they had made a roster decision on Reese McGuire.
LaMond Pope of The Chicago Tribune wrote: “The White Sox selected the contract of catcher Drew Romo from Triple-A Charlotte and designated catcher Reese McGuire for assignment.”
McGuire is currently batting .172 with five hits, three RBI’s and one run in 11 games.
He had been in his second stint with the White Sox.
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GettyReese McGuire #30 of the Chicago White Sox hits an RBI single against the Athletics in the top of the second inning at Sutter Health Park on April 18, 2026 in Sacramento, California. Everson Pereira #28 scored on the play.
Here’s what people were saying about the news:
@BSideAnn_: “I knew Reese returning to Chicago was going to be short lived and I’m glad I took a day to go down to the Southside and see him play. Best of luck on his next stop. I’ll be cheering him on wherever he goes (except the Brewers)”
@SoxOn35th: “The White Sox are making a change after Reese McGuire struggled to find his stroke”
@DNVRSaez: “Looks like Drew Romo is getting another shot in Chicago”
@_n_i_c_k_s_z_a_: “$1.2M for 11 games – good for Reese McGuire”
McGuire’s MLB Career
GettyReese McGuire #3 of the Boston Red Sox runs the bases after hitting a three run home run to score Masataka Yoshida #7 and Triston Casas #36 of the Boston Red Sox during the sixth inning against relief pitcher José Suarez #54 of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 7, 2024 in Anaheim, California.
McGuire was the 14th pick in the 2013 MLB Draft.
He spent the first four years of his career playing for the Toronto Blue Jays.
During the 2019 season, McGuire batted .299 in 30 games.
GettyReese McGuire #7 of the Toronto Blue Jays bats against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 27, 2021 in Detroit, Michigan.
Following the Blue Jays, McGuire had a quick stop with the White Sox before part of three seasons with the Boston Red Sox.
He batted .264 in 161 games in Boston.
The 31-year-old then played last season for the Chicago Cubs (before returning to the White Sox in 2026).
Over 410 career games, McGuire is batting .246 with 25 home runs, 109 RBI’s, 111 runs and seven stolen bases.
White Sox And Red Sox Right Now
The White Sox are 11-15 in 26 games, which has them as the fourth-place team in the American League Central.
Meanwhile, the Red Sox are 9-17 in 26 games, which has them as the last-place team in the American League East.
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