White Sox trade rumors intensify as MLB schedule moves into June

White Sox trade rumors intensify as MLB schedule moves into June originally appeared in NBC Sports Chicago

O White socks have been active participants in the commercial market this year and it looks like they still have more moves planned.

“The Chicago White Sox definitely plan to trade outfielder Tommy Pham before the deadline”, wrote Bob Nightengale on Sunday. “But they haven’t talked to Atlanta or any other competitor yet.”

Pham has been one of the best players on an underwhelming White Sox team since debuting in late April. Pham played all three outfield spots and also played DH. In 32 games, he is slashing .287/.333/.411 with three home runs, 12 RBI and three stolen bases. His .287 average ranks second on the team.

White Sox GM Chris Getz wasted no time selling valuable players this year. He started by sending ace Dylan Cease to the Padres in March and followed with a steady stream of other transactions. Getz traded Robbie Grossman to the Rangers in early May and moved several minor league players for cash throughout the year.

The team is expected to leave many other players besides Pham. Michael Kopech, Chris Flexen, Erick Fedde, Eloy Jiménez and Mike Clevinger have been listed in other trade rumors.

The White Sox also had a fire sale during last season. In 2023 the team traded Jake Burger, Lucas Giolito, Kendall Graveman, Joe Kelly, Reynaldo López and Lance Lynn.

The MLB trade deadline is July 30th.

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