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White Sox Trade Matt Thaiss to Rays, Reinstate Korey Lee

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Tony Marchese | Last updated May 27, 2025 8:16 PM ET

The Chicago White Sox made a fairly significant roster move by trading infielder Matt Thaiss to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder Dru Baker, as confirmed by reports on MLB.com . In a corresponding move, Korey Lee was reinstated from the 10-day injured list and rejoined the active roster.

The Chicago White Sox have acquired minor-league outfielder Dru Baker from the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for catcher Matt Thaiss.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 27, 2025

Thaiss, who joined the White Sox in a deal from the Chicago Cubs, appeared in 35 games this season, posting a .212 batting average and a commendable .382 on-base percentage.

Moving Thaiss clears up one part of the roster logjam, specifically at the catching position, in which the White Sox had plenty of depth. With Lee now healthy, he will get the opportunity to return to the big league club alongside Edgar Quero, who has played well since getting the call to the majors.

Meanwhile, catching prospect Kyle Teel continues to swing a hot bat at Triple-A Charlotte and was recently named International League Player of the Week, slashing .500/.636/1.188 with two doubles, and three home runs last week signaling that it won't be long before another young catching prospect could be arriving at 35th & Sheilds.

This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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