White Sox Trade for Corey Julks, Recall Dominic Fletcher
Chicago White Sox acquire outfielder Corey Julks from Houston Astros and recall Dominic Fletcher from Triple-A Charlotte.
- Corey Julks, 28, was traded for minor-league pitcher Luis Rodriguez and optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.
- Julks hit .245 with six homers in 93 games for Houston last season and .266 with five homers in Triple-A this year.
- Dominic Fletcher, who batted .203 in 20 games with the White Sox earlier this season, has been recalled.
- Outfielder Rafael Ortega was designated for assignment to make room for Fletcher on the roster.
- Julks may be recalled if the White Sox need a right-handed hitter in the lineup.