White Sox sign catcher Reese McGuire, leaving Korey Lee
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This catcher wasn't going to make the Milwaukee Brewers' major league roster, so he hit the open market.
The Sox seem serious about embracing a brighter, consistent future. The message at the spring training facility is clear: The past is past.
While Opening Day for the 2026 season is just about here, we are still seeing free agents find new homes. It is understandable, as many players end up hitting the market again during spring training if they do not end up making a team’s major league roster.
The veteran catcher will again test free agency, within a 72-hour window. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more on McGuire's decision.
McGuire exercised his release clause with the Padres on Saturday and will become a free agent, Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reports. McGuire entered spring training competing with Gary Sanchez for the Brewers' backup catcher job behind William Contreras.