The White Sox are expected to name Royals bench coach Pedro Grifol as their new manager, according to multiple reports. Grifol was also considered for the Royals managerial opening before they hired Rays bench coach Matt Quatraro.
Grifol had worked for the Royals since 2012, after over a decade of work with the Mariners, Twins, and Mets. In 2013, he joined the Royals’ big league staff, taking over hitting coach duties from George Brett, after Brett temporarily took the reigns following the reassignment of coaches Andre David and Jack Maloof. Grifol was reassigned himself the next year when Royals hitters continued to flounder, taking over catching coach duties and quality control.