The Chicago White Sox have announced that they have released infielder Brett Lawrie. The 27-year-old was acquired by trade from the Oakland Athletics before the 2016 season.
Lawrie only played in 94 games for the White Sox last year, missing time because of injury.
The #WhiteSox have requested waivers on infielder Brett Lawrie for the purpose of granting his unconditional release.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 3, 2017
Lawrie had a slash line of .248/.310/.413 with 12 home runs last season.
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Once he is officially let go, it should open the door for Yoan Moncada to occupy second base on a full-time basis when he gets called up.
You could always count on one thing when it came to Lawrie and that was his energy level. It was always at 1 million percent. One guy who might be happy he’s gone is Jose Abreu.
What is happening here with @blawrie13 and Abreu? @whitesox #whitesox pic.twitter.com/v1nL40wXD1
— Mike Bittles (@MikeBittles) May 10, 2016
Again, always fired up.
Brett Lawrie's reaction to the call. He's not talking about cats. #WhiteSox pic.twitter.com/AGJLduvSYD
— Comiskey Park Hitmen (@CPHSox) May 6, 2016
The White Sox traded lefty Zack Erwin and righty J.B. Wendelken to the A’s for Lawrie in December 2015.
