Pedro Grifol Fired as White Sox Manager
- Pedro Grifol was dismissed as the manager of the Chicago White Sox after a poor 2024 season.
- His firing was largely seen as inevitable due to the team's disappointing performance.
- The White Sox will now begin searching for a new manager to lead them in the future.
In a move that many anticipated, the Chicago White Sox have officially parted ways with manager Pedro Grifol following a tumultuous start to the 2024 season. The team announced Grifol's dismissal after a staggering 28-89 record, marking one of the worst starts in American League history, tied with the 1988 Baltimore Orioles for the longest losing streak. The White Sox's recent game saw them leading 2-0 before a disastrous seventh inning, where pitcher Touki Toussaint allowed three runs, sealing Grifol's fate. Grifol's tenure with the White Sox has been marked by disappointment, as the team finished the 2023 season with a 61-101 record, their first losing season in four years. The situation worsened as the franchise made significant trades, parting ways with key players such as Erick Fedde and Eloy Jiménez, further indicating a lack of direction. The team's struggles have drawn comparisons to historical losing streaks, including the 1900 Philadelphia Phillies and the 1889 Louisville Colonels. Despite the team's ongoing struggles, there was a brief moment of reprieve when team owner Jerry Reinsdorf and general manager Chris Getz opted not to fire Grifol during a 20-game losing streak. However, the decision to let him go reflects the urgency for change within the organization as they seek to rebuild and regain competitiveness in the league. With Grifol's departure, the White Sox now face the challenge of finding a new manager who can turn around the team's fortunes and restore hope to a fan base that has endured a difficult season.