The Chicago White Sox traded catcher Matt Thaiss to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for minor league outfielder Dru Baker while reinstating catcher Korey Lee from the injured list. Thaiss, who struggled with a .212 batting average this season, was deemed expendable due to the team's promising catching prospects, including Edgar Quero and Kyle Teel. Manager Will Venable praised Thaiss's professionalism and experience, but the team's focus is on developing their younger catchers, allowing Lee and Quero to work together at the major league level.
"Very professional. Very positive guy that clearly has experience in this league and understands how to help a pitcher navigate tough lineups."
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