The Chicago White Sox officially announced the signing of free agent catcher James McCann on Wednesday afternoon. McCann signed a one-year $2.5 million contract with the Sox after spending five seasons with the Detroit Tigers.
With the signing, the Sox add depth at catcher and filled a void after trading Omar Narvaez to Seattle. McCann likely won’t start for the Sox as he’s limited offensively but he does bring a good arm to throw out runners who attempt to steal a base. The signing of McCann isn’t flashy but it serves a purpose for the Sox in limiting the running game for opposing teams.