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White Sox Overhaul Staff, Decline to Renew Four Coaches After 60–102 Season

The changes position manager Will Venable to hire a staff aligned with the club’s development plan.

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 17: Pitching coach Ethan Katz #21 of the Chicago White Sox calls the bullpen during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 17, 2024 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Chicago will not renew the 2026 contracts of pitching coach Ethan Katz, hitting coach Marcus Thames, first base/outfield coach Jason Bourgeois, and catching coach Drew Butera.
  • The club has begun searches for replacements, with no timetable announced for hires.
  • Offensive coordinator Grady Sizemore will be reassigned to a role within the organization, and Will Venable remains as manager.
  • The shake-up follows a third straight 100-loss season at 60-102, with team pitching metrics sliding to a 4.27 ERA (20th) and a 1.36 WHIP (t-25th).
  • Multiple outlets report Triple-A Charlotte manager Sergio Santos is also not expected to have his contract renewed.