GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Joey Gallo has been released by the Chicago White Sox after the veteran slugger struggled in nine Cactus League games with the team.
The White Sox announced the move Sunday. The first baseman/outfielder was in camp on a minor league contract.
After the White Sox announced Sunday that they had released the two-time All-Star, Gallo posted on social media that he was done with the outfield and he was going to start pitching.
"He had expressed interest through his agent if it didn't work out on the Major League team, that he was going to explore the pitching side," White Sox assistant general manager Josh Barfield told MLB.