White Sox Claim Former Top-100 Prospect, Leaving Korey Lee’s Role in Question

Despite having three catchers on the active roster, the White Sox claimed Drew Romo off waivers from the New York Mets on Thursday. In a corresponding move, the team designated infielder Ben Cowles for assignment.

Romo is 24 and has just two years of major league experience. However, he was ranked as high as No. 84 in MLB Pipeline’s top 100-prospect list in 2023. Over the past two seasons with the Rockies, he posted a minus-0.2 WAR in 19 games. He received only three big-league at-bats last season...