Chicago White Sox fans react to team’s most recent signing of shortstop Elvis Andrus with AL Central race heating up - “Elvis is in the building!” “Season is officially back on”

The Chicago White Sox officially announced the signing of veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus this afternoon. Andrus is a two-time All-Star and most recently played for the Oakland Athletics this season. In 106 games with the Athletics, Andrus hit 8 home runs while having an OPS of .673.The Chicago White Sox also announced the demotion of infielder Lenyn Sosa to AAA Charlotte.Chicago White Sox@whitesoxThe #WhiteSox signed free agent and two-time All-Star shortstop Elvis Andrus to a contract for the remainder of the 2022 season. To make room for Andrus on the active roster, the White Sox optioned infielder Lenyn Sosa to Class AAA Charlotte.79968The #WhiteSox signed free agent and two-time All-Star shortstop Elvis Andrus to a contract for the remainder of the 2022 season. To make room for Andrus on the active roster, the White Sox optioned infielder Lenyn Sosa to Class AAA Charlotte.&quot;The #WhiteSox signed free agent and two-time All-Star shortstop Elvis Andrus to a contract for the remainder of the 2022 season. To make room for Andrus on the active roster, the White Sox optioned infielder Lenyn Sosa to AAA Charlotte.&quot; -@WhiteSoxThe signing of Andrus comes after the injury of shortstop Tim Anderson, who is out with a left middle finger tear. Anderson is expected to return in September, but the signing of Andrus will give the team much-needed depth.Many fans took to Twitter to react to Andrus' recent signing and what it means for the team going forward. One fan is excited to see what Elvis Andrus can do for the team as they fight for a playoff spot.SoxNerd@SoxNerdELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING! twitter.com/whitesox/statu…Chicago White Sox@whitesoxThe #WhiteSox signed free agent and two-time All-Star shortstop Elvis Andrus to a contract for the remainder of the 2022 season. To make room for Andrus on the active roster, the White Sox optioned infielder Lenyn Sosa to Class AAA Charlotte.368The #WhiteSox signed free agent and two-time All-Star shortstop Elvis Andrus to a contract for the remainder of the 2022 season. To make room for Andrus on the active roster, the White Sox optioned infielder Lenyn Sosa to Class AAA Charlotte.ELVIS IS IN THE BUILDING! twitter.com/whitesox/statu…The signing of Andrus to the roster has given some fans more hope for the team moving forward.Dÿłãń@PollockRBWseason is officially back on twitter.com/whitesox/statu…Chicago White Sox@whitesoxThe #WhiteSox signed free agent and two-time All-Star shortstop Elvis Andrus to a contract for the remainder of the 2022 season. To make room for Andrus on the active roster, the White Sox optioned infielder Lenyn Sosa to Class AAA Charlotte.369The #WhiteSox signed free agent and two-time All-Star shortstop Elvis Andrus to a contract for the remainder of the 2022 season. To make room for Andrus on the active roster, the White Sox optioned infielder Lenyn Sosa to Class AAA Charlotte.season is officially back on twitter.com/whitesox/statu…Andrus may be the savior of the Chicago White Sox's seasonLeFraud Lames@LefraudLames69@whitesox Savior of the season@whitesox Savior of the seasonFans are thrilled about the signing!𝓝𝓲𝓬𝓴 ✨@Sox_Nick@whitesox Well it’s about that time 🏽5@whitesox Well it’s about that time 🙏🏽 https://t.co/8H4Jj5hTqROther fans would rather see the team Designate For Assignment (DFA) Leury Garcia instead of sending down Lenyn Sosa. Garcia is batting .212 with a .512 OPS in 2022. It was a puzzling move for some fans.Justin Fields Stan@LavinexDeRozan@whitesox DFA leury to make space IMO3@whitesox DFA leury to make space IMOA number of fans do not want Leury Garcia to be on the field again after signing Andrus to a contract.Mike Holly@MikeHolly02@whitesox Garcia has absolutely zero reason to play ever again now.@whitesox Garcia has absolutely zero reason to play ever again now.With the signing of Andrus, some fans are concerned about Tim Anderson's recovery time.From Bulls to White Sox@Dimitrius_DRO@whitesox @Ecnerwal23 Does this mean something about TA's timeline@whitesox @Ecnerwal23 Does this mean something about TA's timelineWhile Elvis Andrus has in fact made two All-Star games, his last appearance was back in 2012. Andrus is far from the player he once was, but is nonetheless an upgrade for the team.KevDog@KMoore1197@whitesox Don’t sneak in two time all star.2@whitesox Don’t sneak in two time all star.The Chicago White Sox face off against the Cleveland Guardians this weekend in a critical AL Central series. Andrus' signing comes at a perfect time as he has impressive numbers in his career at Progressive Field.Edward@EdYuP134@whitesox .342 AVG .409 OBP .518 SLG .927 OPS against Cleveland in 87 career games. His numbers are even better at Progressive Field. Perfect timing.10@whitesox .342 AVG .409 OBP .518 SLG .927 OPS against Cleveland in 87 career games. His numbers are even better at Progressive Field. Perfect timing. https://t.co/zEzpVzYfWUOverall, the Chicago White Sox signing Elvis Andrus is a much-needed signing that gives the team more depth across the infield. For more news and updates, go to the Sportskeeda Baseball page.

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