Chicago White Sox fire manager Pedro Grifol; Grady Sizemore named interim replacement
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago White Sox fired manager Pedro Grifol, the team announced Thursday.
The White Sox named Grady Sizemore as interim manager for the rest of the season.
The firing comes after the Sox recently snapped a 21-game losing streak, tying an American League record.
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"As we all recognize, our team's performance this season has been disappointing on many levels," said Chris Getz, White Sox senior vice president/general manager. "Despite the on-field struggles and lack of success, we appreciate the effort and professionalism Pedro and the staff brought to the ballpark every day. These two seasons have been very challenging. Unfortunately, the results were not there, and a change is necessary as we look to our future and the development of a new energy around the team."
The White Sox hired Grifol ahead of the 2023 season, where the Sox had a 61-101 record.
This season, the White Sox have the worst record in the league at 28-89.
ESPN radio host David Kaplan said he's not surprised Pedro was ousted and believes, it was time.
"And rightfully so," Kaplan said. "He did a very poor job. If you look where this team was... Tony La Russa won 93 games his first year. I think he was two games under when he got sick and left the second year. And then Pedro comes in and wins 61 last year. And this year they're 61 games under 500, you have to hold people accountable.
"I think fans are so disappointed. You can be a bad team and you can be epically bad. And it's a train wreck right now."
IN addition to firing Girfol the White Sox have also fired bench coach Charlie Montoyo, third base coach Eddie Rodriguez and assistant hitting coach Mike Tosar.
Joining the White Sox coaching staff for the rest of the season will Be Doug Sisson as bench coach, Justin Jirschele as third base coach and Mike Gellinger as assistant hitting coach.
