PT TOMORROW: AL Central - No starting job for Sheets...yet

Chicago White Sox

With all of the team's starters relatively healthy and Oscar Colás (OF, CHW) officially making the roster, the path to playing time for Gavin Sheets (OF, CHW) is a little muddled, at least for now. Even Romy González (2B, CHW), who lost his chance at the starting second base job with the addition of Elvis Andrus (SS, CHW), is a threat to steal at least a little time from Sheets in the outfield.

González finished spring training on a high note, ending with a .250/.315/.646 line and a team-high six HR, and his versatility drew comparisons to Ben Zobrist from General Manager Rick Hahn. But he had a 63% ct% in both Triple-A and the majors in 2022, and hit a combined .217 across the two levels, revealing a very low floor...

Almost!

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