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White Sox rumors: 5 players who won’t be on the roster after the trade deadline

By Zach Pressnell

CHICAGO - JUNE 02: Tim Anderson #7, Lucas Giolito #27 and other members of the Chicago White Sox celebrate after the game against the Cleveland Indians on June 2, 2019 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
CHICAGO - JUNE 02: Tim Anderson #7, Lucas Giolito #27 and other members of the Chicago White Sox celebrate after the game against the Cleveland Indians on June 2, 2019 at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Ron Vesely/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /
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Yasmani Grandal, White Sox
May 23, 2023; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Chicago White Sox catcher Yasmani Grandal (24) celebrates his solo home run in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports /

Yasmani Grandal could see himself traded from the White Sox this season

Yasmani Grandal finds himself as the only position player on this list. Grandal is one of the best offensive catchers in the entire MLB, currently slashing .262/.318/.391 for the season, with an OPS above .700 for the first time since 2021. In that 2021 season, Grandal walked more than he struck out and held an OBP over .400. His plate discipline and barrel control are both ridiculously advanced for a catcher.

Grandal’s 11 doubles and 53 hits both rank in the top 10 for catchers in the MLB. He would be an upgrade for a ton of teams at starting catcher, while providing the ability to split time and work as a hitter strictly in the lineup against right-handed pitching. He hits 80 points higher against righties, making him a possibility to split time as a platoon option with another catcher on a contending team.

Plenty of teams, including the Marlins, could use catching help and catching depth. Catcher is a position where it is nearly impossible to find offensive production and depth. Grandal provides the perfect mix of production and experience that many contenders salivate over. Don’t be surprised if he is dealt before the trade deadline for a team searching for catching help. He has the talent to boost a team over the top.

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