The White Sox’ surprising 2026 success has brought a lot of things the franchise hasn’t seen in a while–multiple All-Star representatives, home playoff games at Rate Field, and the potential for front office brain drain.Most recently, The Athletic reported that…
Chicago White Sox assistant general manager Josh Barfield is reportedly a candidate for the Houston Astros' vacant general manager position. The opening in Houston emerged after the team dismissed former GM Dana Brown in August. Barfield was previously seen having a lengthy on-field conversation with Astros owner Jim Crane at Daikin Park in Houston late in the regular season.
Barfield recently completed his third season with Chicago after being hired from the Arizona Diamondbacks in September 2023. He played a key role during the White Sox's consecutive turnarounds in 2025 and 2026, working closely with the player development and acquisition departments.
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