Julks cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Julks went 3-for-8 in a White Sox uniform before being DFA'd by the club Tuesday. After clearing waivers, he'll officially remain in the organization and head back to Charlotte, where he's slashed .295/.373/.470 with 46 RBI, 58 runs scored and 13 steals over 87 games this year. He could find himself back in Chicago soon if he continues to hit well in the minors.
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White Sox's Corey Julks: DFA'd by White Sox
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The White Sox designated Julks for assignment Tuesday.
Chicago selected Julks' contract from Triple-A Charlotte at the start of August, but he'll lose his place on the 26-man and 40-man rosters after going 3-for-8 with two doubles and two runs in four games. If he clears waivers, the 29-year-old could end up back at Charlotte, where he has an .843 OPS with 10 homers and 13 steals in 87 games this year.
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White Sox's Corey Julks: Very late addition to lineup
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Julks is batting seventh and starting in left field against the Angels on Saturday.
Julks wasn't originally slated to start, but he was added to the starting nine just before the beginning of the game while Miguel Vargas was scratched. Saturday will mark Julks' MLB season debut after he had his contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.
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White Sox's Corey Julks: Selected from Charlotte
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The White Sox selected Julks' contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.
Julks missed out on an MLB roster spot out of spring training, but he'll now earn one after slashing .295/.373/.470 with 10 homers, 46 RBI, 58 runs scored and 13 steals through 87 games in Triple-A. The 29-year-old will replace Will Robertson on the active roster and may form a platoon in right field with the lefty-hitting Mike Tauchman.
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White Sox's Corey Julks: Loses out on roster spot
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The White Sox reassigned Julks to minor-league camp Monday.
Outrighted off Chicago's 40-man roster in January, Julks still received an invitation to big-league spring training but was unable to make much of a push for a bench role with the White Sox to open the season. After turning in a .581 OPS in 189 plate appearances with Chicago in 2024, Julks went 6-for-27 (.222 average) with 10 strikeouts over 13 Cactus League games. Julks is expected to begin the season at Triple-A Charlotte.
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White Sox's Corey Julks: Outrighted to Triple-A
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The White Sox outrighted Julks to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Julks is no longer on the 40-man roster but will remain in the organization as outfield depth. The 28-year-old has slashed .234/.289/.335 over parts of two big-league seasons.
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White Sox's Corey Julks: DFA'd by ChiSox
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The White Sox designated Julks for assignment Saturday.
Julks' departure from the 40-man roster opens up a spot for Cam Booser, whom Chicago acquired via trade earlier Saturday. Julks appeared in 66 games for the White Sox in 2024, slashing .214/.275/.306 with three homers and five stolen bases.
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White Sox's Corey Julks: Sent to minors
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The White Sox optioned Julks to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.
He'll give up his spot on the 28-man active roster to third baseman Yoan Moncada (adductor), who was reinstated from the 60-day injured list. Since being acquired from the Astros in mid-May and reporting to Chicago, Julks produced a .581 OPS with three home runs and five stolen bases over 189 plate appearances with the White Sox. He mostly served as a short-side platoon player in the White Sox outfield, but Julks should get the chance to play on an everyday basis at Charlotte.
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White Sox's Corey Julks: Swipes bag in loss
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Julks went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the Cubs.
Julks remains in a reserve role, leading to little playing time. He's played in 16 games since the start of July, going 4-for-21 with two steals and one RBI in that span. The outfielder is slashing .231/.301/.364 with three home runs, five steals, eight RBI, 11 runs scored and seven doubles over 133 plate appearances. Julks is likely to see most of his playing time in right field versus left-handed pitchers, with Gavin Sheets or Dominic Fletcher handling the strong side of the platoon.
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White Sox's Corey Julks: Settling back into reserve role
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Julks is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros.
Julks is on the bench after he started in each of the White Sox's last three games, with the latter two coming against left-handed pitchers. Though he's served as a near-everyday player for much of his time with the White Sox since getting called up from Triple-A Charlotte on May 17, Julks appears set to lose out on regularly playing time moving forward following the recent returns of Andrew Benintendi and Tommy Pham from the injured list.
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White Sox's Corey Julks: Clubs leadoff homer
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Julks went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 7-6 loss to the Cubs.
Julks gave the White Sox a hot start, homering on Jameson Taillon's first pitch of the game. During his eight-game hitting streak, Julks has gone 11-for-33 (.333) with four extra-base hits and three RBI. It looks like the 28-year-old outfielder could get a look at leadoff while Tommy Pham (ankle) is out, as that's where Julks has batted in the last two games -- against lefty Shota Imanaga on Tuesday and the right-handed Taillon on Wednesday. Julks has a .315/.393/.519 slash line with two homers, six RBI, six runs scored and two stolen bases over 61 plate appearances.
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White Sox's Corey Julks: Productive start to time with Sox
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Julks went 1-for-3 with two RBI, a walk and a stolen base Tuesday against the Blue Jays.
Julks was dealt to the White Sox on May 15 after being designated for assignment by the Astros and was recalled to the big-league club two days later. He's made three starts in five games since and gone 4-for-11 with a run scored, three RBI and two stolen bases. Julks could see a more consistent role moving forward if Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) is forced to miss time.
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Astros' Corey Julks: Sent down to minors
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The Astros optioned Julks to Triple-A Sugar Land on Wednesday.
Julks spent the bulk of the 2023 season in the majors but came up short for an Opening Day roster spot this year. The 28-year-old will play corner outfield with Sugar Land and hope to get another shot with the big club sooner rather than later.
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Astros' Corey Julks: Sent back to Triple-A
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Houston optioned Julks to Triple-A Sugar Land on Tuesday.
This is the corresponding 26-man roster move for Michael Brantley (shoulder) as he returns from the 60-day injured list. Julks has batted just .245/.297/.352 through his first 323 major-league plate appearances in 2023.
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Astros' Corey Julks: Back in big leagues
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Julks was called up by the Astros on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Julks will take the spot that had belonged to Grae Kessinger, who landed on the injured list due to health and safety protocols. Julks provided a bit of fantasy value as a 27-year-old rookie prior to his demotion in early August with his 15 steals, but his .245/.299/.353 slash line (81 wRC+) wasn't good enough to keep him in a regular role.
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Astros' Corey Julks: Demoted to minors amid slump
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Julks was optioned to Triple-A Sugar Land on Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Julks has made more starts in left field than any other Astro this season, but he had been hitless across his last 36 at-bats and hadn't homered since June 18, which has resulted in a trip back to the minors. Chas McCormick should see most of the action in left moving forward, with Jake Meyers handling center.
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Astros' Corey Julks: Sits amid deep slump
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Julks is not in the lineup Thursday against the Yankees.
Julks recorded a walk in the Astros' win over Cleveland on Wednesday, but he's gone hitless in his last 41 plate appearances dating back to mid-July. Chas McCormick will play left field Thursday as Jake Meyers patrols center field.
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Astros' Corey Julks: Hits bench Monday
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Julks is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rangers.
Julks started each of Houston's last six games, going just 1-for-21 with three walks against five strikeouts during that stretch. Though he's been able to hold down a near-everyday role for a large chunk of the season, Julks could be in danger of seeing his playing time take a hit later this week, when Yordan Alvarez (oblique) is likely to return from the 10-day injured list.
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Astros' Corey Julks: Showing ability to get on base
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Julks went 2-for-5 with a run scored and a stolen base Monday against the Rangers.
Julks has gotten on base multiple times in six of his last 11 starts, maintaining an impressive .413 on-base percentage. He's shown improved patience, as he's drawn six free passes in that span after working only nine walks across his first 53 games of the campaign. Julks is still getting on base at a .308 clip across 237 plate appearances, though he has chipped in 13 stolen bases and six home runs.
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Astros' Corey Julks: Sitting Friday
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Julks is not in the starting lineup Friday against the Rangers.
Julks will head to the bench after he went 4-for-9 with an RBI and a run scored while starting two games during the team's series with St. Louis. Chas McCormick will slide over to left field while Jake Meyers enters the lineup in center field and bats eighth in the series opener versus Texas.
