Overview
- Chicago claimed Romo off waivers from the Mets, and infielder Ben Cowles was designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot.
- Romo retains two minor league option years, giving the White Sox flexible depth behind the plate.
- The 2020 No. 35 pick by Colorado brings a strong defensive reputation but posted a .264/.329/.409 line with a 25.8% strikeout rate at Triple-A in 2025.
- He logged 56 major-league plate appearances with the Rockies, hitting .167/.196/.222 with a 37.5% strikeout rate.
- Kyle Teel is viewed as the likely starter with Edgar Quero also on the roster, and Korey Lee’s lack of options complicates decisions as other teams check in on the catching tandem.