White Sox: Ten players who might not be on the team next year

MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA - SEPTEMBER 17: Danny Mendick #20 of the Chicago White Sox congratulates teammate Ryan Cordell #49 on two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the twelfth inning of the game at Target Field on September 17, 2019 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins defeated the White Sox 9-8 in twelve innings. (Photo by Hannah Foslien/Getty Images) /

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Leury Garcia

Leury Garcia has been a pretty good player during his time with the Chicago White Sox. The only problem now is that we might be getting into the time where the White Sox would only need him as a fourth outfielder. If they sign a big-name free agent to play right field then he could be off to another team. With players like Eloy Jimenez and Luis Robert getting ready to take over left and center for the foreseeable future, Garcia’s only option might be the right-field spot.

If he does get the opportunity to be the starting right fielder all power to him. He had a 1.6 WAR in 2019 with a .279 batting average, 93 runs scored, and 40 RBIs. It certainly wasn’t a bad season and he could have earned himself some playing time with the White Sox next year, but he may not if they sign someone even better to play right field.

If he is okay being a fourth outfielder, then, by all means, keep him because he would be great in that role and it would take a lot of pressure off of him. If he wants to play in 150 games then the White Sox might not be the team for him but it all depends how the offseason goes. This is a great player and it is a big decision for Rick Hahn and the rest of the management team.

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