The White Sox signed Gray to a minor-league contract Friday that includes an invitation to spring training.

EDGE Analysis

Gray, who turns 29 in March, has managed just a .495 OPS in his limited (17 games) action at the big-league level. He had a couple 30-homer seasons during his time with Triple-A Durham in the Rays organization and is going to a talent-deficient roster, giving Gray a shot to make the team.

Gray elected free agency Monday.

EDGE Analysis

Gray passed through waivers unclaimed after being removed from the Pirates' 40-man roster, and he's chosen to hit free agency rather than accept an outright assignment. The 28-year-old has gone 5-for-33 at the plate during his sparse opportunities at the big-league level over the last two seasons.

Gray was designated for assignment by Pittsburgh on Monday, Alex Stumpf of MLB.com reports.

EDGE Analysis

Gray will vacate the 40-man roster to make room for Andrew McCutchen, who was officially added to the roster Monday after putting pen to paper on a one-year deal in December. Gray found little success at the big-league level in 2024 during stops with the Marlins and Athletics, going 3-for-28 with one double and three walks over 15 games.

The Pirates claimed Gray off waivers from the Athletics on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Gray appeared in 15 MLB games last season between the Marlins and A's, during which he went 3-for-28 with 16 strikeouts. He fared much better in Triple-A, where he slashed .248/.317/.462 across 470 plate appearances. He'll claim a spot on the 40-man roster as he joins the Pirates organization, though he'll most likely begin the season with Triple-A Indianapolis.

The Athletics optioned Gray to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gray had made six straight starts against right-handed pitching, but he was just 3-for-21 with 13 strikeouts in eight games with the Athletics. Ryan Noda will replace him on the roster.

Gray will start at first base and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

The lefty-hitting Gray has now picked up starts in five consecutive matchups with right-handed starters or primary pitchers and looks to have displaced Daz Cameron for a regular spot in the Oakland lineup. Since his Sept. 1 call-up from Triple-A Las Vegas, Gray has gone 3-for-17 with a double and three walks.

Gray went 1-for-4 with a double in a loss to the Mariners on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gray recorded his first hit in an Athletics uniform when he laced one of three doubles in the lopsided loss for Oakland. The 28-year-old, who had just five career big-league plate appearances prior to this season, is capable of playing across the infield and has now drawn three straight starts.

The Athletics recalled Gray from Triple-A Las Vegas on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

The 28-year-old was claimed off waivers by Oakland on Tuesday, and he'll move up to the big leagues Sunday with MLB rosters expanding to 28 players. Gray has been productive at the Triple-A level this season with a .249/.322/.472 slash line and 18 homers in 103 games.

The Athletics claimed Gray off waivers from the Marlins on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Gray, 28, has spent the bulk of the 2024 season at Triple-A Jacksonville, slashing .240/.312/.454 with 17 home runs over 410 plate appearances. The infielder will report to Triple-A Las Vegas.

The Marlins designated Gray for assignment Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Gray lost his spot on the 40-man roster to right-hander Mike Baumann, whom the Marlins claimed off waivers from the Angels on Sunday. A 28-year-old infielder, Gray received brief cups of coffee with the Marlins in May and June but has otherwise spent the entire 2024 campaign at Triple-A Jacksonville, slashing .240/.312/.454 with 17 home runs over 410 plate appearances.