White Sox Claim Catcher Jake Rogers Off Waivers From Tigers

The Chicago White Sox reportedly claimed catcher Jake Rogers off waivers from the Detroit Tigers, per Chris Cotillo — as relayed by Bob Nightengale — with timing that is, let's say, difficult to call coincidental: the two clubs are scheduled to meet in a three-game series this weekend.

Nightengale noted that Rogers, given his long tenure with Detroit, figures to be a useful presence in Chicago's advance scouting conversations. Whether he sees any action during the series itself is not addressed in the report.

What we don't know yet

The report does not detail any corresponding roster moves made to accommodate the claim, nor does it speak to the White Sox catching depth more broadly. Catcher Teel, per a recent report from manager Will Venable, could be nearing a rehab assignment by month's end — so the position was already in some flux before this move.

For now, Rogers is reportedly a White Sox catcher, the series is this weekend, and the advance scouting room just got a little more interesting.