Joey Gallo makes shocking move after White Sox release
Joey Gallo is making a surprising change
Two-time All-Star outfielder Joey Gallo was released by the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, an after the transaction, he posted on social media hinting at a position change.
It has been a rough few years for Gallo, but he was once a very good player for the Texas Rangers, known for hitting a lot of home runs with a high strikeout rate and low batting average. Gallo was a quality outfielder, and also drew a lot of walks to post high on-base percentages when he was at his best. Now, he seemingly is going to take his shot at being a pitcher.
“Just to be clear, I will be pitching,” Gallo said.
Gallo would not be the first player to make this move, if he is serious and going through with it. Some position players have tried and failed in the minor leagues, while others have at least made it to the majors. It will be interesting to see if Gallo is picked up by a team to try to help him on his journey to making it back to the major leagues as a pitcher.
Looking back on Gallo’s career in the majors, he had a successful run, mostly taking place with the Rangers. He made his MLB debut in 2015, and eventually made the All-Star game in 2019. He was a productive player with the Rangers from 2017 through the 2021 trade deadline, when he was sent to the New York Yankees. That did not go well, as he struggled in New York until he was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2022, where the struggles continued.
Gallo somewhat rebounded in 2023 with the Minnesota Twins, but had a poor season with the Washington Nationals in 2024. The White Sox gave Gallo, among other veterans, a shot in spring training. Ultimately Chicago is going with other options, and Gallo is now seemingly making the position change.
MLB Power Rankings, Vol. 2: It’s Opening Day…kinda!
Who is trending up and down as Opening Day approaches?
MLB Opening Day is on Tuesday morning when the Chicago Cubs face the Los Angeles Dodgers in Tokyo. Spring training is winding down for most teams and injuries are already a talking point for many. Our first edition of the MLB Power Rankings for 2025 was all about the offseason moves, but now there’s baseball to talk about. Let’s dive into the power rankings ahead of kinda Opening Day.
The 2025 MLB power rankings will be full of suspense and intrigue all season long. This spot will likely not be one of them. The Dodgers have gotten through spring training without any serious injuries and head off to Tokyo to start their championship defense. Last year, they split a two-game set with the Padres in Korea to start the season. They are looking for a better start than that in 2025 against the Cubs.
The Braves did have a significant spring training injury in Sean Murphy and may not get Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider back for Opening Day. But they still have a star-studded roster and all of those players should come back soon. Their addition of Jurickson Profar flew under the radar and could provide significant pop in the middle of their lineup.
#3: New York Mets (-1)
The Mets’ weakness is starting pitching depth and it is already getting tested in spring training. Frankie Montas and Sean Manaea are both out which thrusts Clay Holmes into the spotlight. Many were surprised when the former closer was named the Opening Day starter. But it lines up Kodai Senga to pitch the home opener. On the offensive side, Jeff McNeil and Francisco Alvarez are both out with injuries.
