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White Sox Acquire Gage Workman from Cubs in Infield Reshuffle

The White Sox trade cash for Workman and designate Nick Maton, while the Cubs continue to experiment at third base after Workman’s struggles.

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Overview

  • The Chicago White Sox traded cash considerations to the Cubs for third baseman Gage Workman, who had been designated for assignment earlier this week.
  • In a corresponding move, the White Sox designated infielder Nick Maton for assignment after his underwhelming performance this season.
  • Workman appeared in nine games with the Cubs this year, hitting .214 with one double and one walk, and struggled defensively as part of a third base rotation.
  • The Cubs are rotating Nicky Lopez, Jon Berti, and Vidal Brujan at third base as they address defensive challenges and await top prospect Matt Shaw’s development in Triple-A.
  • Matt Shaw, the Cubs’ No. 18 MLB prospect, was optioned to Triple-A after batting .172 in 18 major league games and continues to adjust to higher-level competition.