MLB Analyst Slams White Sox GM For “Wrong” Luisangel Acuna Remark
Front offices preach details. Fans demand them. And in Chicago, one small detail just turned into a loud conversation. The White Sox are trying to sell a reset after moving Luis Robert Jr. in January. Instead, they’re fielding questions about whether their GM knows his own prospect’s scouting card. Luisangel Acuna was the headline return in that blockbuster Mets trade. He’s 23. Athletic. Viewed as a foundational piece. Which is why what happened next hit differently.
On Feb. 11, 2026, Roundtable Sports’ Sam Phalen spotlighted four separate clips on X showing White Sox GM Chris Getz referring to Acuna as a switch-hitter. There’s one problem: Acuna bats exclusively right-handed. Now, Phalen’s criticism wasn’t about a single slip. The repetition makes it harder to dismiss as a simple mistake.
Handedness isn’t trivia. It shapes lineup builds, platoon matchups, and long-term roster math. Broadcast graphics from Chicago Sports Network have consistently listed him as a righty, even highlighting his .939 winter league OPS in Venezuela.
As of Wednesday afternoon, Getz had not publicly corrected the error. For a franchise preaching direction and accountability, perception matters. And right now, the spotlight is firmly on the front office.
White Sox Trade Luis Robert Jr., Begin Reset With Luisangel Acuna as Key Return
The Luis Robert Jr. era in Chicago is officially over. On January 20, 2026, the Mets acquired the former All-Star center fielder, ending years of trade speculation. The White Sox received 23-year-old Acuna and minor league right-hander Truman Pauley. No cash involved. Both Robert and Acuña were already on 40-man rosters.
For the Mets, it’s a change-of-scenery gamble. Robert is owed $20M in 2026 plus a $2M buyout, triggering heavy luxury-tax penalties. The upside? A 28-year-old with 30-homer pop, elite speed, and strong defense if healthy.
Chicago pivots to youth. Luisangel Acuna brings speed and versatility but owns a modest MLB slash line and is out of minor league options. Pauley adds a developmental arm with intriguing velocity and spin.
MLB Analyst Slams White Sox GM For “Wrong” Luisangel Acuna Remark
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