The Chicago White Sox have acquired infielder Vinny Capra from the Milwaukee Brewers after he was designated for assignment. Capra, who has struggled offensively with a .074 batting average and limited contributions at the plate during his 24-game tenure with the Brewers, showed promise earlier in spring training. After a promising start to the season, he faced difficulties at the major league level, culminating in an extensive hitting slump. The White Sox look to reinvigorate his performance as he steps into a new opportunity.
Capra, 28, batted .074 with a .121 on-base percentage, one homer and four RBIs in 24 games with Milwaukee while primarily playing third base.
He won a roster spot with Milwaukee after compiling six homers and 14 RBIs in 19 Cactus League games.
His single in a 5-1 victory over the Houston Astros on May 5 was his first hit since April 2 and ended an 0-for-36 slump.
Milwaukee had designated Capra for assignment on Friday, the same day the Brewers had recalled infielder Andruw Monasterio from Triple-A Nashville.
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