Former Astros Signs for White Sox in a Week…
A former player from the Houston Astros has recently been traded to the Chicago White Sox via a brief stint with the Atlanta Braves.
Max Stassi, a former catcher for the Astros for over six years, experienced a second trade within a week, moving from the Los Angeles Angels to the Atlanta Braves before swiftly being sent to the Chicago White Sox.
Despite Stassi’s consistent performance as one of the league’s proficient catchers, recent events have influenced fans’ perceptions. He sat out the entire 2024 MLB season to care for his prematurely born child. Following stellar seasons in 2020 and 2021, where he boasted a .241/.326/.426 slash line with 13 home runs, Stassi secured a three-year, $17.5 million contract extension.
Now joining the struggling White Sox, Stassi’s veteran presence could offer leadership to a team uncertain about its immediate future. At 32, he might still contribute firepower and consistency, although the lingering question is whether a year away from baseball will impact his performance at the highest levels.
Interestingly, despite the Astros’ search for a backup catcher for Yainer Diaz, they didn’t pursue a reunion with Stassi. Possible factors include age and concerns related to his hiatus. The Astros have solidified their catcher position for the upcoming 2024 MLB season by signing Victor Carantini, making them less reliant on Stassi’s return.
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