Workman Blasts Cubs Organization After Shocking Trade to White Sox

The Chicago Cubs have not been very patient with their new young infielders at the start of the season. The Cubs decided to call upon Matt Shaw and Rule 5 draft selection Gage Workman in March and April when they failed to secure Alex Bregman during the winter months.

After struggling at the plate, the Cubs sent Shaw down to Iowa. His stats were poor, showing a batting average of .172 with an OBP of .294 and a slugging percentage of .241 before they reassigned him to Triple-A. Following this, Chicago terminated their trial with Workman. He committed two mistakes during the team's victory. above the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

After the game, the Cubs designated Workman for assignment. exchanged him with the Chicago White Sox On Saturday, they completed the transaction for cash considerations.

Gage Workman is seeking vengeance against the Chicago Cubs.

According to Paul Sullivan from the Chicago Tribune , Workman said He was pleased to be part of the White Sox. Although he appreciates the chance he got with the Cubs, he is eager to seek vengeance against his previous club.

Extremely thrilled and thankful to join this team," Workman stated about the White Sox. "Eager to participate and aim to make an impact here while playing my style of game. Appreciative of my tenure with the Cubs and the great individuals there. However, now that I'm part of the White Sox, I am enthusiastic about being here and keen on defeating the Cubs.

Workman played in nine games with the Cubs. His stats were .214/.267/.286 prior to being traded.

Craig Counsell wants Workman to do well with the Chicago White Sox

Cubs manager Craig Counsell believes that the experience Workman gained from being designated for assignment might benefit the rookie infielder's career progression.

I informed him that just because something isn't a positive encounter doesn't imply it won't aid him in future experiences," Counsell stated. "In general, I believe this turned out to be beneficial for him; however, relaying that information to him feels like sharing unwelcome news.

If he leverages this experience correctly, it will enhance his skills as a baseball player and ensure his place in the majors. After our talk, I am quite certain he’ll become a major-league athlete. I genuinely hope for his success; he’s an excellent young man with considerable talent.

The trade was a win-win for the White Sox. They added a 25-year-old player with plenty of upside.

More importantly, Workman isn’t going to the Detroit Tigers, the team that initially drafted him in 2020.

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