BREAKING: Travis Jankowski Elects Free Agency

Travis Jankowski elected free agency after being outrighted by the White Sox, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Chicago designated the veteran outfielder for assignment over the weekend when they activated Mike Tauchman from the injured list.

Jankowski started Spring Training with the Cubs. He was granted his release and signed with the White Sox in mid-March. Jankowski broke camp and appeared in seven games. He had three hits (all singles) and a walk in 14 at-bats. The lefty-hitting outfielder didn’t produce much offensively last season. He hit .200/.266/.242 in 207 plate appearances with the Rangers.

Texas got much better production out of Jankowski during their World Series season. He hit .263 with a .357 on-base percentage and stole 19 bases across 287 trips to the plate in 2023. Jankowski doesn’t provide any kind of power but he’s a patient hitter who has walked at a solid 10.1% clip over his career. His speed allows him to cover all three outfield positions.

Jankowski should find interest on another minor league deal. It wouldn’t be especially surprising if he circles back to the White Sox on a non-roster contract. First-year manager Will Venable was also the associate manager in Texas for the last two seasons.

Related Posts

Garrett Crochet’s no-hit bid fittingly broken by player he was traded for

The Boston Red Sox made perhaps the biggest trade of the offseason, acquiring Garrett Crochet from the Chicago White Sox. Acquiring Crochet, the young, controll

Red Sox Send Cleаr Meѕѕаge to Slumpіng Trіѕton Cаѕаѕ

Triston Casas struggles continue for the Red Sox in 2025. Discover the challenges he faces at the plate and team impact.

Ugly Defenѕe Hаѕ Red Sox іn Trouble, Corа Cаllѕ It ‘Horrіble’

The Red Sox are struggling with defense early in the 2025 season, leading MLB in errors and unearned runs.

AMAZING!! Joe Mauer immortalized in Twins history with statue outside Target Field

The Minnesota Twins unveiled a statue of Minnesota’s own Joe Mauer by Gate 34 at Target Field on Sunday. Mauer joins Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, Kirby Puckett,…

REPORT NEWS: Minnesota Twins adjust strategy with pitcher David Festa, decide to keep him around

David Festa seemed likely to stay only one game in his promotion from Class AAA, but a strong start swayed matters. Twins pitcher David Festa is staying…

Phillies’ Desperation Could Lead To Blockbuster Trade For $81 Million Star

The Philadelphia Phillies are a threat to the Los Angeles Dodgers and the World Series title this season, but they’re going to need to make a few…