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White Sox Trade Matt Thaiss to Rays, Make Room for Korey Lee

By sending Thaiss to Tampa Bay for injured outfielder Dru Baker Chicago cleared a 40-man roster spot to activate catcher Korey Lee.

CHICAGO, IL – MAY 21: Chicago White Sox catcher Matt Thaiss #29 bats in the seventh inning during an MLB game against the Seattle Mariners on May 21, 2025 at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
May 6, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Chicago White Sox designated hitter Matt Thaiss (29) at bat against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
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Chicago White Sox's Matt Thaiss (29) hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley)

Overview

  • The Rays acquired Matt Thaiss in exchange for Dru Baker with Thaiss slashing .212/.382/.294 over 35 games this season.
  • Chicago reinstated Korey Lee from the 10-day injured list after his left ankle sprain to replace Thaiss on the active roster.
  • Dru Baker joins Tampa Bay despite a left adductor strain and a .245/.344/.302 line in 17 Triple-A Durham games.
  • To accommodate Thaiss on their 40-man roster the Rays transferred Jonny DeLuca to the 60-day injured list.
  • Moving forward the White Sox will pair Edgar Quero and Korey Lee as their primary major-league catchers.