When you've exhausted the Three True Outcomes as a hitter, perhaps the fourth true outcome is becoming a pitcher. That's apparently how Joey Gallo sees things. Gallo, 31, the longtime slugging outfielder and DH who was released Sunday by the White Sox,

Following his release on Sunday, Gallo took to X, a social media platform he's not been active on since 2022, and announced that he was no longer planning to play the outfield. Instead, he declared that he'd be reinventing himself as a pitcher.

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Former infielder and outfielder Joey Gallo is planning to try pitching after he was released by the Chicago White Sox.

Joey Gallo is planning to try pitching after he was released by the Chicago White Sox. Gallo went 2 for 20 in nine Cactus League games with Chicago in spring training, striking out 11 times.

The Chicago White Sox granted outfielder-first baseman Joey Gallo his unconditional release on Sunday, and he announced on social media that he intends to continue his career as a pitcher. Gallo signed a minor league deal with an invitation to Chicago's spring training on Feb.

According to the former Texas Rangers All-Star, his time in MLB outfields is ending. Gallo shared an 18-second video to X/Twitter on Sunday, which displayed a few of his career highlights as an outfielder. Toward the end of the video, Gallo could be seen throwing as he participated in spring training with the White Sox.

Chicago White Sox slugger Joey Gallo reportedly requested his own release from the team in order to pursue a career as a pitcher.

Joey Gallo has been released by the White Sox after the veteran slugger struggled in nine Cactus League games.