The Chicago White Sox made a tough decision to fire manager Pedro Grifol due to the team’s disappointing performance this season. The team’s senior vice president/general manager, Chris Getz, acknowledged the struggles and lack of success on the field in an official statement. The White Sox recently broke an American League record with a 21-game losing streak, a feat only matched by the Baltimore Orioles in 1988.
Although the White Sox managed to snap the losing streak with a victory over the Oakland Athletics, they still lost the series. The timing of Grifol’s dismissal comes just before a match against the Chicago Cubs, their north side rival. The team will now begin the search for a new manager, with the announcement expected after the 2024 season.
Under Grifol’s management, the White Sox have a dismal record of 28-89 this season, the worst in MLB. Grifol’s first season as manager also saw a poor performance with a 61-101 record. His appointment followed an extensive search after the departure of Miguel Cairo, who took over for Tony La Russa in 2022 due to health issues.
The decision to dismiss Grifol was made by the former GM, Rick Hahn, as part of an effort to revamp the team. The White Sox are now focusing on evaluating prospects for the future, including Jonathan Cannon and Ky Bush. Despite their recent success in the playoffs in 2020 and 2021, the team is facing a challenging season and is likely to surpass their worst-losing season record set in 1932.
As the White Sox look ahead to the rest of the season and beyond, fans can expect changes in leadership and a renewed focus on rebuilding the team for future success. Stay tuned for updates on the team’s progress and roster changes as they navigate through a challenging season.
