GLENDALE, ARIZONA - FEBRUARY 17: Dustin Harris #37 of the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch on February 17, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Mike Christy/Getty Images)
The Chicago White Sox are currently taking on the Cleveland Guardians in a four-game weekend set, which includes a Fourth of July showdown on Saturday evening.
On Thursday evening, in a back-and-forth game, the White Sox unfortunately surrendered a walk-off home run to the Guardians, and are now tied with the Guardians for first place in the AL Central. Very quietly during the series, the Chicago White Sox released a three-year MLB player.
GettyBALTIMORE, MARYLAND – APRIL 30: Dustin Harris #37 of the Houston Astros runs the bases against the Baltimore Orioles in game two of a doubleheader at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on April 30, 2026 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
Three-year MLB veteran Dustin Harris is now a free agent after the White Sox granted him a release from the organization.
“Dustin Harris opted out of his minor-league contract with the Chicago White Sox and is now a free agent, source said. Harris, 26, was hitting .312 with an .886 OPS with Triple-A Charlotte.”
Dustin Harris has played in six games with the Chicago White Sox this year, and an additional 11 games with the Houston Astros.
MLBTR.com’s Anthony Franco wrote: “Harris has spent the past couple months at Triple-A Charlotte after signing a minor league deal in May. It was his second stint in the Chicago organization. Harris signed an offseason non-roster contract with the Sox and was called up in early April. They lost him on waivers to the Astros but brought him back when Houston dropped him a few weeks later.”
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – APRIL 08: Dustin Harris #37 of the Chicago White Sox at bat against the Baltimore Orioles at Rate Field on April 08, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)
Harris has also played with the Texas Rangers and Astros in his three-year MLB career.
He has a total of 38 games played in MLB, and is batting .225 across 89 total at-bats.
Originally drafted by the Athletics in the 11th round of the 2019 MLB draft, Dustin Harris debuted with the Rangers. Across 43 at-bats this season, he’s batting .233 with five RBI, four stolen bases, and an OPS+ of 80.
Considering he’s officially an MLB free agent, all 30 teams can sign the 26-year-old outfielder if they please.
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The Chicago White Sox are currently taking on the Cleveland Guardians in a four-game weekend set, which includes a Fourth of July showdown on Saturday evening. On Thursday evening, in a back-and-forth game, the White Sox unfortunately surrendered a walk-off home run to the Guardians, and are now tied with the Guardians for first place […]
Recent Chicago White Sox Player Officially an MLB Free Agent After Release