BRAVES SEND STASSI TO CHICAGO
The Chicago White Sox acquired catcher Max Stassi and cash from the Atlanta Braves for a player to be named later.
What does it give the Chicago White Sox
In Stassi, the White Sox bring in a veteran catcher who missed all of 2023 due to injuries and a personal matter. Stassi also struggled at the plate in 2022, though he has shown he can hit major-league pitching in the past. He should compete for regular playing time this season with Chicago lacking options at catcher.
What does it give the Atlanta Braves
The Braves acquired Stassi in a trade just one day prior to this deal, but he was never part of their plans given their depth at catcher. This trade was about moving Stassi's contract, and they also had to send cash the other way to make it happen. The small transaction will only net the Braves a player to be named later.
Fantasy impact
Barring an unlikely resurgence at the plate, Stassi should not be on the fantasy radar. Hitting in a weak White Sox lineup will not help his cause.
