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Catcher Reese McGuire elected free agency after clearing outright waivers, as first reflected on the MLB.com transaction tracker. The White Sox designated him for assignment over the weekend.

Chicago White Sox News / Field Level Media / April 25

White Sox DFA catcher Reese McGuire, add Drew Romo from Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox selected the contract of Drew Romo from Triple-A Charlotte and designated fellow catcher Reese McGuire for assignment on Saturday.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / April 25

Chicago White Sox swap out veteran catcher with former Rockies backstop

The Chicago White Sox have received little production from the catching position this season. Both, Edgar Quero and Reese McGuire, have White Sox catchers dead last in batting average (.153) and home runs (zero).

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Chicago White Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 25

White Sox Designate Reese McGuire, Select Drew Romo

The White Sox announced that catcher Reese McGuire has been designated for assignment. Taking McGuire’s spot on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters is catcher Drew Romo, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A Charlotte.

Chicago White Sox News / Chicago White Sox on SI / March 23

White Sox Make Shocking Opening Day Roster Move with Signing of Reese McGuire

The Chicago White Sox blindsided many with one of their final roster moves this weekend. Ahead of Opening Day on March 26, the organization signed catcher Reese McGuire to a one-year, $1.2 million deal.

Chicago White Sox News / ChiCitySports / March 22

White Sox reunite with catcher Reese McGuire on 1 year deal

The Chicago White Sox made a 40-man roster move Sunday, March 22 bringing back a familiar face behind the plate. Chicago signed veteran catcher Reese McGuire to a one-year, $1.2 million deal.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 22

White Sox Sign Reese McGuire

The White Sox announced that catcher Reese McGuire, has been signed to a one-year, $1.2MM contract. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers was the first to report the signing shortly before the club’s official announcement. No additional roster move was needed since the Sox had an open spot on their 40-man roster. McGuire is represented by Apex Baseball.

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Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / March 22

Brewers Lose 8-Year Veteran Backstop to Opt-Out

It's a big week for roster turnover across Major League Baseball, and the Milwaukee Brewers just saw one of their most experienced spring training pickups depart.

Milwaukee Brewers News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 21

Reese McGuire Opts Out Of Brewers Contract

The Brewers announced that catcher Reese McGuire has become a free agent after exercising an out clause in his minor league contract. Rather than an Article

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Cubs position player pitchers: Reese McGuire

Reese McGuire came to the Cubs and produced when they really needed him — right after Miguel Amaya suffered an oblique injury in May. McGuire homered twice in his first game as a Cub and was a suitable backup for Carson Kelly the rest of the year.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / January 31

MLB News: Chicago Cubs lose Reese McGuire to hated division rival in 2026

The Chicago Cubs have some more work to do and holes to fill on their roster ahead of the 2026 MLB season. One of the roles on the team that remains unfilled and will be open to competition is that of backup catcher.

MLB News / The Forkball / January 29

Milwaukee Brewers Sign Veteran Catcher Reese McGuire

The Milwaukee Brewers added experienced depth at catcher by signing Reese McGuire to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to major league spring training.

MLB News / Brew Crew Ball / January 29

Reassessing the backup catcher situation

We’re here to talk about the one thing on everybody’s minds: who is going to be the Milwaukee Brewers’ backup catcher when the 2026 season starts? There was a bit of news on this front on Tuesday, when the Brewers—after rumors swirled for some time—signed the Chicago Cubs’ 2025 backup, Reese McGuire.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 29

2026 Transactions: Brewers Sign McGuire, Angels Claim Ort

Aside from the two trades made by the Rockies on January 28, there were other moves made on the day. Milwaukee brought in another catcher for their Spring Training roster, as Reese McGuire will look to crack the Brewers’ 2026 camp.

Milwaukee Brewers News / Milwaukee Brewers on SI / January 28

Brewers Sign 8-Year Veteran Catcher With Controversial Past

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Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / January 28

Former Promising Cubs Star Snatched Up by Hated Rival Brewers

The Chicago Cubs went into the offseason determined to change things on the roster, and that is exactly the way they went about things. One of the deeper groups on the team was catcher, and there simply were not enough spots to go around.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Brewers, Reese McGuire Agree To Minor League Deal

The Brewers have signed catcher Reese McGuire to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training, per Curt Hogg of the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / November 22

Cubs part ways with an infamous player

The Chicago Cubs have officially dropped a notorious name. Chicago announced on Friday that they have non-tendered catcher Reese McGuire, making him a free agent.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 4, 2025

Cubs’ Reese McGuire drops 3-word take on 10th-inning win

When the bats do not have a worthwhile response to superb pitching, it is time to get creative. The Cleveland Guardians (40-45) tried to do just that on Thursday night against the Chicago Cubs (52-35), utilizing their patented brand of small ball, known as Guards Ball.

Chicago Cubs News / Larry Brown Sports / June 22, 2025

Reese McGuire got ejected for arguing call he got completely wrong

Reese McGuire got ejected for arguing a call during his Chicago Cubs’ game against the Seattle Mariners on Sunday, and it turns out he was wrong about the call.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / May 26, 2025

Reese McGuire joins elite company with 2 HR Cubs debut

The Chicago Cubs are the fourth MLB team that Reese McGuire has played for in his career. However, the 30 year old will remember his Cubs debut the most as a two home run game not only etched his name into the franchise’s record books, but the team had a massive come from behind victory as well.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / January 23, 2025

Cubs sign infamous free-agent hitter

The Chicago Cubs are adding a player with a certain degree of notoriety. Aram Leighton of Just Baseball reported on Wednesday that the Cubs are signing catcher Reese McGuire in free agency.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / October 2, 2024

Red Sox Veteran Elects Free Agency Ending Three-Year Stint

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 23, 2024

Red Sox catcher to make history vs. Blue Jays

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 11, 2024

Red Sox Reportedly Sign Veteran Catcher To One-Year Deal, Avoiding Arbitration

The Boston Red Sox reportedly are avoiding arbitration with one of their veterans. Boston has a handful of players who were arbitration-eligible this offseason