White Sox trade catcher Welington Castillo to Rangers

Posted October 31, 2019 7:00 am

The Associated Press

CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago White Sox have traded catcher Welington Castillo to the Texas Rangers, who might not exercise an $8 million option for next season and allow him to become a free agent.

Texas also got an international signing bonus pool slot worth $250,000 in the deal while sending minor league infielder and outfielder Jonah McReynolds to the White Sox.

Castillo's deal includes a $500,000 buyout for 2020. The 32-year-old catcher hit .209 over 72 games last season - his second with the White Sox and 10th in the majors.

The 23-year-old McReynolds hit .239 in 56 games with Advanced Rookie Spokane.

Chicago reinstated pitchers Michael Kopech, Ryan Burr and Carlos RodÃ³n and outfielder Jon Jay from the 60-day injured list on Thursday. Slugger JosÃ© Abreu, Jay and pitchers Ross Detwiler, IvÃ¡n Nova and HÃ©ctor Santiago declared for free agency. And lefty Josh Osich was claimed off waivers by Boston after being outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte.

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