Chicago White Sox’s Robbie Grossman celebrates with teammates after scoring on an RBI double by Tommy Pham during the first inning of a game against the Minnesota Twins in Chicago, May 1, 2024. (AP
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The White Sox acquired minor-league right-hander Anthony Hoopii-Tuionetoa from the Texas Rangers in exchange for outfielder Robbie Grossman Wednesday.
To fill Grossman’s spot on the roster, the the Sox also selected the contract of infielder Zach Remillard from Triple-A Charlotte.
Hoopii-Tuionetoa, 23, is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in 12 1/3 innings with Double-A Frisco this season. He owns a 0.89 and has recorded one save while striking out 16 batters. The Sox assigned him to Double-A Birmingham.
He ranks among the Texas League relief leaders in ERA (first), WHIP (second), opponents average (second, .167) and strikeout-to-walk rate (third, 4.00)