Angels claim Smith; White Sox outright Farquhar, Scahill, LaMarre

The White Sox have Welington Castillo and Omar Narvaez in place at catcher, and prospects Zack Collins and Seby Zavala could both be ready for the major leagues next season.

Kevan Smith was the obvious man out, and the 30-year-old catcher was claimed off waivers by the Angels Friday.

Bothered by an ankle injury for much of the season that required surgery in early October, Smith batted .292 with 3 home runs and 21 RBI in 52 games with the Sox. He also threw out 3 of 44 base stealers (6.8 percent).

The White Sox also made three roster moves Friday, outrighting relief pitchers Danny Farquhar and Rob Scahill and outfielder Ryan LaMarre to Class AAA Charlotte. All three players become minor-league free agents when the World Series ends.

"Today's transactions provide us with roster flexibility as we head into this off-season," Sox general manager Rick Hahn said. "We do plan to continue to stay in touch with these players and their representatives over the coming months to see if it makes sense for any of them to remain with our organization as we head into the 2019 season."

Farquhar is hoping to pitch again despite suffering a near fatal brain hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm after pitching against the Astros on April 20 at Guaranteed Rate Field.

In 8 relief appearances for the White Sox, the 31-year-old Farquhar was 1-1 with a 5.63 ERA.

Claimed off waivers from the Twins on July 8, LaMarre played in 33 games with the Sox and batted .303 with 2 home runs and 10 RBI.

Scahill made 6 relief appearances for the White Sox and had a 5.40 ERA.