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The Chicago White Sox have decided who will take over a dugout that just experienced one of the worst seasons in MLB history.

The team announced on Thursday it hired former MLB outfielder Will Venable, who was the associate manager of the Texas Rangers behind Bruce Bochy, as the next manager on a multiyear deal. Venable will replace Pedro Grifol, who was fired in August.

“This is a great opportunity with a White Sox organization that is putting a lot of good things into place and laying a solid foundation for the future,” Venable said in a statement. “It’s exciting to be part of that process to help get back to the type of baseball White Sox fans are used to seeing. We want players who show up to work hard every day, but also smart baseball players who understand the nuances of the game. There is a rich tradition here and a fan base that deserves winning baseball, and I am excited to do whatever I can to help.”

The news broke via MLB.com’s Scott Merkin on Tuesday night, which was Venable’s birthday. It also broke right after the New York Yankees’ Game 4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series, so never let it be said that the White Sox didn’t make headlines during the 2024 Fall Classic

Venable, 42, played 967 games across nine years with the San Diego Padres, Texas Rangers and Los Angeles Dodgers over a nine-year MLB career, building a reputation as a great clubhouse presence even when he was working as a fourth outfielder.

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