PAUL DEJONG NEWS

White Sox begin 3-game series against the Reds

The Chicago White Sox host the Cincinnati Reds to open a three-game series

APRIL 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taking seat Monday DeJong is absent from the lineup for Monday's game versus the Guardians, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact DeJong and Braden Shewmake have been sharing shortstop for the White Sox this season. It will be Shewmake at short in this one for the second straight contest.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Sunday DeJong is out of the lineup for Sunday's game at Kansas City.

Impact DeJong started the first two games of the series but will head to the bench for Sunday's finale after going 1-for-6 with a double and three strikeouts. Braden Shewmake will receive the start at shortstop as the pair continue to split playing time.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Being pushed for playing time DeJong went 1-for-2 with a solo home run Tuesday against Atlanta.

Impact DeJong began Tuesday's game on the bench, with Braden Shewmake instead getting the start at shortstop. DeJong has now been out of the lineup in two of the White Sox's first five games and has also struck out seven times in 11 plate appearances. He has also mixed in two homers, but Shewmake has the potential to continue to cut into his playing time.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Crochet dazzles, DeJong homers as White Sox beat Braves 3-2

Garrett Crochet pitched seven sparkling innings, pinch-hitter Paul DeJong had a tiebreaking homer and the Chicago White Sox got their first win by beating the Atlanta Braves 3-2

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former Blue Jays shortstop Paul DeJong signs with the Chicago White Sox In transaction news related to former Blue Jays, Jon Heyman is reporting that free agent shortstop Paul DeJong has signed a one-year Major L...

NOVEMBER 22, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Shortstop Paul DeJong agrees to 1-year contract with Chicago White Sox, AP source says

A person familiar with the move tells The Associated Press that shortstop Paul DeJong has agreed to a one-year contract with the Chicago White Sox

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox bring in veteran shortstop DeJong (source) The White Sox reached a deal with veteran shortstop Paul DeJong on Tuesday night, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsand. The club has not co...

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • MLB.COM

Reaches deal with White Sox DeJong signed a one-year contract Tuesday with the White Sox, Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports.

Impact DeJong batted just .207 with a .612 OPS over 112 games (400 plate appearances) this past year between the Cardinals, Blue Jays and Giants, but he's a former All-Star with some power in his bat and a strong defensive reputation at shortstop. The 30-year-old right-handed hitter could maybe form an early-season platoon at short with the left-handed-hitting Nicky Lopez, whom the White Sox acquired from Atlanta last week. Top shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery is expected to take over the position at some point in 2024.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by San Francisco DeJong was released by the Giants on Thursday, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Even with Brandon Crawford (hamstring) likely to miss the remainder of the regular season, the Giants are cutting bait with DeJong and summoning Marco Luciano and Tyler Fitzgerald from Triple-A Sacramento. DeJong, an impending free agent, has batted just .207/.258/.355 in 400 plate appearances this year between St. Louis, Toronto and San Francisco.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time trending down DeJong is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact DeJong is sitting for the third time in four games and has likely seen his brief run as the Giants' primary shortstop come to an end. Brandon Crawford was activated from the 10-day injured list Friday, and rookie Casey Schmitt has also shown the ability to play shortstop on days the lefty-hitting Crawford exits the lineup against southpaws.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits amid struggles DeJong is not in the lineup Thursday at San Diego.

Impact Casey Schmitt will start at shortstop and bat ninth for the visiting Giants. DeJong has gone 3-for-25 (.120) through his first seven games with San Francisco after a 3-for-44 (.068) run with Toronto.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants receive instant impact from Paul DeJong, who might be here to stay at shortstop Paul DeJong had three hits and four RBI in his debut with the Giants, a performance that helped the team secure a win against the Phillies.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Homer, four RBI in Giants debut DeJong went 3-for-4 with a home run and four RBI in Wednesday's 8-6 win over the Phillies.

Impact DeJong made an immediate impact in his Giants debut, launching a two-run homer off Michael Lorenzen in the fourth inning before putting San Francisco ahead 7-5 in the 10th inning with a two-run single. It was quite a performance from DeJong, who was DFA'd by the Blue Jays after going just 3-for-50 (.060) in his last 15 games. Overall, the 30-year-old DeJong's slashing .216/.273/.378 with 14 homers, 40 runs scored and 37 RBI across 355 plate appearances between San Francisco, Toronto and St. Louis this season. While it's been hard to rely on consistent fantasy production from DeJong, he could see a regular role with the Giants while Brandon Crawford (forearm) is sidelined.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Paul DeJong makes memorable debut as Giants rally to beat Phillies, 8-6

Paul DeJong had a memorable first day with the Giants with a two-run homer in the fourth inning and a two-run single in the 10th in San Francisco’s 8-6 victory over the Philadelphi...

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Giants' depth has been exposed, and, for now, Paul DeJong is an answer … of sorts DeJong's signing is less about what he can bring and more about the position the Giants are in — needing any depth where they can find it.

AUGUST 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Reports: Giants sign SS Paul DeJong The San Francisco Giants signed free agent shortstop Paul DeJong to a major league contract, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Reports: Giants sign SS Paul DeJong The San Francisco Giants signed free agent shortstop Paul DeJong to a major league contract, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lands with San Francisco DeJong signed a major-league contract with the Giants on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.

Impact DeJong has found a new home just one day after being released by the Blue Jays, who had acquired him from the Cardinals at the Aug. 1 trade deadline. The 30-year-old went 3-for-44 (.068) with zero extra-base hits in 13 games for Toronto, but he could immediately become the primary starter at shortstop in San Francisco. Brandon Crawford has had a rough year at age 36 and landed on the injured list Sunday because of a left forearm strain.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits free agency DeJong was released by the Blue Jays on Monday.

Impact DeJong lost his spot on Toronto's 40-man roster over the weekend and has now hit the free agent market after clearing waivers. He struggled mightily during his time with the Jays, but now that DeJong can be had at the prorated veteran minimum salary he should land on his feet somewhere.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

With Bichette's return, DeJong designated Shortstop Bo Bichette was reinstated from the 10-day injured list (right knee patellar tendinitis) on Saturday and will be active for the Bl...

AUGUST 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Designated for assignment DeJong was designated for assignment by the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Impact DeJong was picked up from the Cardinals at the deadline to cover for Bo Bichette, who had just suffered a knee injury at the time. DeJong hit a miserable .068/.068/.068 in his 13 games as a Blue Jay, and the team decided it wasn't worth keeping him around in a bench role now that Bichette is healthy. DeJong has more name value than most players who wind up getting designated for assignment, but his .207/.277/.355 slash line over the last four seasons may keep interest muted on the waiver wire.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blue Jays Bring Back Bo Bichette, DFA Paul DeJong The Blue Jays activated SS Bo Bichette off the injured list and DFA’d Paul DeJong.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

On bench amid slump DeJong is not in the lineup Friday against the Reds.

Impact Santiago Espinal will start at shortstop and bat eighth. DeJong has gone 3-for-44 (.068) with zero walks and 18 strikeouts in 13 games since the Blue Jays acquired him from the Cardinals at the Aug. 1 trade deadline.

AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

James Paxton K's Paul DeJong | 08/04/2023 James Paxton strikes out Paul DeJong, stranding two runners on base and getting the Red Sox out of the inning in the top of the 5th

AUGUST 5, 2023 • MLB.COM