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MLB·TRANSACTION·June 12, 2026 01:30 AM ET

White Sox Acquire OF Nolan Jones From Cleveland, Option Him to Triple-A Charlotte

White Sox add Nolan Jones as outfield depth.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 121 min read
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What happened: The Chicago White Sox acquired outfielder Nolan Jones and cash considerations from Cleveland in exchange for $250,000 in international free-agent bonus pool space, per reporter Scott Fegan. Jones is being assigned to Triple-A Charlotte rather than the major-league roster.

Why it matters: The move is a low-cost depth bet on a former top prospect whose stock has slipped, with the White Sox surrendering only bonus pool space to take a look. It continues a pattern for Jones, who was outrighted off Cleveland's roster to Triple-A earlier this spring, signaling the organization had moved on.

What to watch: Watch whether Jones forces his way back to the majors with a strong stretch at Charlotte, and how Chicago uses the added outfield depth as the season progresses.

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