White Sox Claim Graham Pauley off Waivers
Chicago adds the 26-year-old infielder from Miami while outrighting two players to Class AAA Charlotte.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in Baseball
The Chicago White Sox claimed infielder Graham Pauley off waivers from the Miami Marlins. To make room, the team outrighted left-handed pitcher Ky Bush and outfielder Junior Pérez to Class AAA Charlotte, reducing the 40-man roster to 39.
Why it matters
The move adds a versatile infield option for Chicago's roster while clearing a 40-man spot through outright assignments. For Chicago readers following the team, it signals how the front office is managing roster flexibility.
Pauley slashed .236/.332/.436 with seven home runs and 23 RBI over 46 games with Class AAA Jacksonville in 2026, showing stronger on-base production at the minor-league level. His career major-league line stands at .209/.272/.364 across 137 games.
The players
Graham Pauley
A 26-year-old infielder originally drafted by the San Diego Padres, who has played three major-league seasons across San Diego and Miami.
The details
Chicago claimed Pauley, a native of Milton, Georgia, off waivers from Miami. The White Sox simultaneously outrighted Ky Bush and Junior Pérez to Class AAA Charlotte to create space on the 40-man roster.
Timeline
2022: San Diego selected Pauley in the 13th round of the First-Year Player Draft.
2024: Pauley played his first major-league season with San Diego.
2025-26: Pauley played in the majors with Miami.
November 2, 2026: The White Sox claimed Pauley off waivers.
Roadmap
Chicago's move follows Major League Baseball's waiver process, in which teams claim players from other clubs and must clear 40-man roster space to do so. Outrighting Bush and Pérez to Charlotte is the mechanism that keeps the roster within that limit.
Pauley's addition gives the White Sox another infield option, which may affect how often he sees playing time versus the depth players already on the roster. Fantasy and lineup watchers should monitor his usage in the coming weeks.
The takeaway
Roster moves like this one show how teams balance 40-man limits against depth needs. Following waiver claims and outright assignments helps explain why players shift between major- and minor-league rosters.
Further reading
For more on the team's moves, see Baseball coverage across Chicago.
