White Sox Trade Matt Thaiss, Activate Korey Lee From Injured List

The Chicago White Sox traded catcher Matt Thaiss to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league outfielder Dru Baker, while reinstating catcher Korey Lee from the injured list. Thaiss, who struggled offensively this season, was traded partly due to the White Sox's surplus of catching talent, including prospects Edgar Quero and Kyle Teel. Korey Lee, returning from a left ankle sprain, is expected to share catching duties with Edgar Quero moving forward. Baker, who has been on the injured list with an adductor strain, was hitting .245 in Triple-A before his injury. The Rays made roster adjustments by transferring outfielder Jonny DeLuca to the 60-day injured list to accommodate Thaiss. The White Sox now plan to rely mainly on Lee and Quero as their catching options, focusing on roster flexibility and player development.