2 years agoChicago White Sox outfielder
Billy Hamilton (hamstring) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the next week to 10 days, according to general manager Rick Hahn. Hamilton has been sidelined since May 10 due to a left-hamstring strain, but he could return to the White Sox in early June as long as he doesn't have any setbacks with his hammy on his rehab assignment. The 32-year-old speedster is hitless in just two at-bats for the Pale Hose over three games this year, and he won't be guaranteed a spot on the team's active roster once Chicago deems he's healthy enough to return. Even if Hamilton rejoins the White Sox, he'll continue to serve as a bench player mostly for his speed on the basepaths.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: The Associated Press - Jay Cohen
2 years agoThe Chicago White Sox re-signed outfielder
Billy Hamilton to a minor-league deal on Saturday that includes a non-roster invite to spring training, according to a source. Hamilton was a contributor on the 2021 American League Central title team. He split the 2022 campaign with the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins, slashing a combined .050/.136/.050 with 13 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in only 23 plate appearances and 37 games played. The 32-year-old hit .220/.242/.378 in 135 plate appearances for the Pale Hose in 2021 with nine stolen bases. At best, the veteran speedster will be a bench option for Chicago in 2023, but he's highly unlikely to earn regular playing time in the outfield unless injuries hit the White Sox hard.
--Keith Hernandez - RotoBallerSource: MLB.com - Scott Merkin
3 years agoThe Miami Marlins signed free-agent outfielder
Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal on Tuesday. He will provide the Marlins elite defense and outfield depth but will need to hit in the minors to see at-bats over Jesús Sánchez and
Bryan De La Cruz. The 31-year-old slashed .220/.242/.378 with two home runs, 11 RBI, 23 runs, and nine stolen bases over 71 games for the Chicago White Sox in 2021. Hamilton has elite speed and has stolen 30 or more bases five times in his career. Fantasy managers searching for speed in deep-league formats can add Hamilton if he does get called up later in the season.
--Brad Camara - RotoBallerSource: Christina De Nicola of MLB.com
3 years agoThe Seattle Mariners have reportedly signed outfielder
Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal, per The Athletic's Corey Brock. Hamilton recently appeared in 71 games for the Chicago White Sox during the 2021 season, hitting .220 with a .240 on-base percentage, two home runs, and nine stolen bases for the American League Central club. As of now, Seattle's current outfield options include
Mitch Haniger,
Jesse Winker,
Kyle Lewis,
Jarred Kelenic,
Taylor Trammell, and
Julio Rodriguez.
--Ben Rosener - RotoBallerSource: Corey Brock
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