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White Sox GM Chris Getz Swears He Knows Luisangel Acuña Isn't a Switch-Hitter

White Sox GM Chris Getz mistakenly called Luisangel Acuña a switch-hitter four times before clarifying he is a right-handed hitter known for his versatility.

  • On Thursday, Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz issued a lighthearted statement after mistakenly calling newly acquired White Sox utilityman Luisangel Acuña a switch-hitter, saying `We are certainly getting that fixed, if we haven't already.`
  • Chris Getz repeatedly called Luisangel Acuña a switch-hitter on four occasions since acquiring him on January 20, including during a Monday scrum at Camelback Ranch and at SoxFest.
  • Acuña bats exclusively from the right side, is a 23-year-old utilityman who played four positions, posted a.567 OPS with the Mets, and is expected to open the season in center field.
  • Getz faced a social-media backlash after the remarks, with a blogger's video that circulated widely online amplifying criticism, and the GM called Acuña to reassure him after the backlash forced a response Thursday.
  • Despite the gaffe, the White Sox organization still counts on Acuña this year, and observers see potential for Getz to recover from the episode.
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Sports Illustrated broke the news in New York, United States on Thursday, February 12, 2026.
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