The Chicago White Sox announced on Monday that catcher Max Stassi has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to left hip inflammation. This is a setback for the team as Stassi missed the entirety of last season and had not played in a spring training game since March 20. With Stassi sidelined, the White Sox have called up Korey Lee from Triple-A Charlotte to take his place on the Opening Day roster.
Career Overview
Max Stassi, 33, has played a total of 403 career games over 10 seasons with the Houston Astros (2013-2019) and the Los Angeles Angels (2020-2022). Throughout his career, Stassi has posted a batting average of .212 with 41 home runs, 42 doubles, and 128 RBIs. Notably, he was involved in a trade from the Angels to the Atlanta Braves in December 2023, before being moved to the White Sox the following day as part of another trade deal.
Stassi’s injury struggles date back to spring training in 2023 when he suffered a hip strain that led to him being placed on the 60-day injured list. While dealing with this injury, Stassi made the tough decision to sit out the entire season to focus on a medical issue within his family. Now, with the left hip inflammation causing further issues, the catcher’s road to recovery seems to have hit another roadblock.
White Sox manager Pedro Grifol acknowledged Stassi’s injury history and the challenges that come with getting him back to full strength on the field. Grifol mentioned that after playing Stassi for a couple of days consecutively, the catcher experienced soreness, indicating the difficulty of managing his workload. Despite this, Grifol expressed confidence that Stassi is putting in the necessary work to overcome these obstacles and return to play.
The loss of Max Stassi due to injury presents a significant challenge for the Chicago White Sox, especially given his experience and contributions to the team over the years. His absence will require other players to step up and fill the void both defensively and offensively. The team will need to adjust its roster and game strategy to compensate for Stassi’s absence and ensure that they remain competitive throughout the season.
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