CHICAGO – The White Sox have agreed a minor league contract with veteran catcher Jonathan Lucroy, giving them another option behind Yasmani Grandal, according to several reports.
Lucroy, 34, appeared in a game with Boston last season, serving as a substitute for the eighth defensive entry on the opening day of the pandemic’s reduced season. In 2019, he hit .232 with eight homers and 36 RBIs in 101 games with the Angels and Cubs.
FanSided first reported the deal, which is pending physical verification.
Grandal and James McCann were the first captains of the White Sox last year, forming one of the best duos in the category. But McCann became a free agent and agreed to a $ 40.6 million four-year deal with the New York Mets.
Zack Collins, a first-round player in the 2016 amateur draft, should also be in the mix of the backup job behind Grandal. The White Sox also have Yermin Mercedes and Seby Zavala on their 40-man roster.
Lucroy made his league debut in 2010 with Milwaukee. The All-Star double is a 274-hitter with 108 homers and 545 RBI in 1,203 games, also playing in Texas, Colorado and Oakland.
Lucroy was one of the most productive catchers between 2011 and 16, but his numbers have declined in recent years. He had 53 major league doubles with the Brewers in 2014.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.