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Retreats to bench McGuire is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Dodgers.

Impact McGuire will head to the bench after he went 7-for-25 with two runs and two RBI while starting at catcher or designated hitter in seven of the White Sox's last eight games. Yasmani Grandal remains Chicago's No. 1 catcher and will be back behind the plate Wednesday, but McGuire should continue to see more usage than most backup backstops around the league.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gets third straight start McGuire will start at catcher and bat eighth in Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact He'll be rewarded with his third start in a row after going 2-for-4 with a pair of doubles, a run and an RBI in Tuesday's 6-5 win. Yasmani Grandal is in a 1-for-24 slump at the plate over his last six games and will take a seat Wednesday, but he still looks to be entrenched as Chicago's No. 1 catcher.

JUNE 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Reese McGuire has caught more games than... - The Athletic Reese McGuire has caught more games than Yasmani Grandal this year, and while that trend should eventually flip, it will be gradual. "It’s a...

MAY 9, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Seeing steady work behind dish McGuire will start at catcher and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Guardians, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Injuries to Andrew Vaughn (hand) and Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) have prompted White Sox manager Tony La Russa to deploy Yasmani Grandal as a designated hitter more frequently of late, and McGuire has been one of the primary beneficiaries. McGuire will be catching for the third time in four games and the sixth time in nine contests. Despite playing more frequently than the typical No. 2 catcher, McGuire's paltry .354 OPS on the season has made it tough to wring much fantasy value from him, even in AL-only leagues.

MAY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Drives in one McGuire went 1-for-3 with an RBI on Tuesday against the Cubs.

Impact McGuire has seen an uptick in playing time of late as Yasmani Grandal has regularly served as the designated hitter due to leg soreness. McGuire had failed to take advantage of the increased opportunity, as he entered Tuesday's action with zero hits across his last 13 at-bats. However, he chipped in with an RBI on a sacrifice bunt in the second frame, and he reached base on an infield single in the ninth inning. McGuire is a defense-first catcher, but he could remain in line for more playing time so long as the team looks to lighten Grandal's workload.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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Draws start against Rays McGuire is starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact The 27-year-old was traded from the Blue Jays to the White Sox prior to the regular season, and he's had sporadic playing time while playing behind Yasmani Grandal. McGuire has gone 2-for-9 with a run, a walk and three strikeouts in three appearances this year, and he'll start behind the dish Saturday while Grandal serves as the designated hitter.

APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

James Fegan: Moves to add AJ Pollock and Reese McGuire... - The Athletic Moves to add AJ Pollock and Reese McGuire pushed Micker Adolfo and Seby Zavala off the roster, and since they were both out of options, they...

APRIL 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Chicago White Sox reportedly trade Zack Collins — their 2016 1st-round pick — for fellow catcher Reese McGuire The Chicago White Sox swapped catchers, trading Zack Collins to the Toronto Blue Jays for Reese McGuire, according to multiple reports.

APRIL 3, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Report: Blue Jays Trade Reese McGuire To White Sox For Zack Collins The Blue Jays swapped catchers with the White Sox, trading Reese McGuire to Toronto per reports

APRIL 3, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Joins South Siders in catcher swap The White Sox acquired McGuire from the Blue Jays on Sunday in exchange for catcher Zack Collins, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact McGuire was expected to begin the season as Toronto's No. 3 catcher behind Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk, but he should have a better chance at moving up a spot on the depth chart as he heads to Chicago. Yasmani Grandal will operate as the clear No. 1 backstop for Chicago, but McGuire could pick up at least a start or two per week when Grandal is resting or serving as a designated hitter or first baseman. McGuire owns an unremarkable .687 OPS over 400 career MLB plate appearances and likely wouldn't have much fantasy appeal outside of leagues that start two catchers if Grandal were to miss extended time for some reason in 2022.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to make roster McGuire will likely begin the season on the big-league roster, Keegan Matheson of MLB.com reports.

Impact The 27-year-old catcher is out of minor-league options and sits third on the depth chart behind Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk, but the decision to allow 28-man rosters through April gives McGuire a reprieve for now and saves him from being placed on waivers. He's gone 2-for-20 (.100) with spring with zero extra-base hits and a 0:4 BB:K, and McGuire is unlikely to provide much fantasy value even if he does see consistent playing time.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 26, 2022 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Reese McGuire's sacrifice fly ' 09/07/2021 Reese McGuire swats a sacrifice fly to center field, padding the Blue Jays' lead to 3-1 in the top of the 4th inning

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • MLB.COM

Slipping on depth chart McGuire remains out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact On the bench for the fourth time in five games, McGuire looks to be the No. 3 option on the depth chart at catcher behind Danny Jansen and Alejandro Kirk, in some order. None of the three backstops has performed well enough to truly run away with the No. 1 role, but McGuire is still expected to see the fewest opportunities among the trio in September.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday McGuire isn't in the lineup Saturday against Detroit.

Impact McGuire started each of the last two games and went 2-for-7 with a run and three strikeouts. Alejandro Kirk will start behind the dish and bat fourth.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still on bench McGuire isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact McGuire went 2-for-3 with a double in his last appearance, but he'll be out of the lineup for the third time in the last four games. Alejandro Kirk will start at catcher and bat sixth.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday McGuire will be on the bench for Tuesday's game against the White Sox.

Impact McGuire and Alejandro Kirk have alternated starts behind plate over the last six games. Kirk starts there Tuesday, but McGuire should return to the lineup Wednesday if the pattern holds.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Sunday McGuire is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact With three starts in the Blue Jays' previous four games, McGuire still appears to hold an edge over Alejandro Kirk as the team's No. 1 catcher. He'll be rested for Sunday's matinee game, however, paving the way for Kirk to form a battery with starting pitcher Steven Matz.

AUGUST 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Friday McGuire is not starting Friday against the TIgers.

Impact McGuire will take a seat to begin the series in Toronto after starting three of the previous four games behind the plate. Alejandro Kirk will catch Robbie Ray and bat sixth.

AUGUST 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starting over Alejandro Kirk again McGuire will start at catcher and bat eighth Wednesday against the Nationals.

Impact In the lineup for the third time in four games, McGuire seems to have eclipsed Alejandro Kirk as the Blue Jays' No. 1 catcher -- at least for the time being. Given that McGuire has gone 1-for-20 at the dish since Aug. 5, he won't have a long leash atop the depth chart if he fails to break out of his slump.

AUGUST 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Reese McGuire's RBI fielder's choice ' 08/17/2021 Reese McGuire reaches on a fielder's choice as Corey Dickerson scores in the top of the 8th inning

AUGUST 18, 2021 • MLB.COM

On bench Wednesday McGuire is not in the lineup Wednesday against the Angels.

Impact McGuire took a seat for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader after starting the matinee, and he'll sit for the second straight contest Wednesday. Alejandro Kirk will work behind the plate for Toronto.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Game 2 McGuire is out of the lineup for Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Angels.

Impact McGuire started the matinee and went 0-for-1 with a pair of walks, and it's no surprise he won't be starting both games of the twin bill. Alejandro Kirk will work behind the plate in the nightcap.

AUGUST 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes seat for Game 1 McGuire isn't starting the first game of Saturday's doubleheader against Boston.

Impact McGuire was out of the lineup in Friday's series opener, and he'll remain on the bench in Saturday's matinee. Alejandro Kirk will start at catcher and bat seventh.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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