Sox Claim RHP Parker Markel; option to AAA

[ChiSox59]

Per multiple sources.  Has some MLB experience.  Likely will signal the end of the Severino or Mercedes era on the 40 man when Lance returns next week.  

31 years old, so Sox must really like the arm. 

White Sox Claim Parker Markel From A’s - MLB Trade Rumors

Edited June 8, 2022 by ChiSox59

[Iwritecode]

That's such a Dr. Seuss name.

[wegner]

Not crazy about the part that he has longstanding control issues.  Keep him away from the 8th inning on the big club please.

[CentralChamps21]

1 hour ago, ChiSox59 said:

Likely will signal the end of the Severino or Mercedes era on the 40 man when Lance returns next week. 

Who is less likely to get claimed?

[GreenSox]

It's hard to believe that we'd DFA someone to make room for a 31 year old waivee from the worst team in baseball.

[Chicago White Sox]

13 minutes ago, GreenSox said:

It's hard to believe that we'd DFA someone to make room for a 31 year old waivee from the worst team in baseball.

Harder to believe Mr. & Mrs. Markle would name their son Parker

[GreenSox]

I guess it's the strikeouts, but that's yesterday's analytics to a large extent.  In the meantime, he's got a big walk problem, and this an ongoing problem in this organization, both issuing them (#28) and not taking them (#30).