Pedro Grifol is expected to be the next manager of the
Tony La Russa began his second stint as manager of the White Sox for the 2021 season, at the behest of owner Jerry Reinsdorf, and the team made the playoffs. But the White Sox had a disappointing showing in 2022, finishing at .500 and out of the playoffs. La Russa, 78, was sidelined by health issues late in the year, with Miguel Cairo serving as the interim manager. At season’s end, the White Sox announced that La Russa would not return as manager for next year.
Cairo, Houston Astros bench coach Joe Espada and New York Yankees bench coach Carlos Mendoza were among those who interviewed for the White Sox vacancy.
