Yasmani Grandal reportedly slapped Tim Anderson: Breaking down physical altercation between White Sox players

As it turns out, Jose Ramirez wasn't the first player to hit Tim Anderson this season, Yasmani Grandal was. The Chicago White Sox teammates reportedly got into a physical altercation just before the All-Star break.

The White Sox season has been an absolute disaster on the field and is apparently just as bad in the clubhouse.

Talkin' Baseball shared the report of the fight between Anderson and Grandal on Twitter.

"Yasmani Grandal wanted to leave the day before the All-Star break (he wasn't in the lineup) and Tim Anderson said (paraphrased): "Fuck him. If he doesn't want to be here I'll pay for his flight. Grandal walked over to Anderson and slapped him in the face" - Talkin' Baseball

If these events indeed happened as they were reported, it shows how fractured the Chicago White Sox are.

If Grandal had just complained without a physical response this would be a non-issue. It also shows Anderson was trying to speak as a leader on the team.

Grandal denied that this incident happened at all after reports of it dominated the headlines.

Foul Territory on Twitter pointed out that Grandal was one of the players helping Anderson off the field after his fight, so there doesn't seem to be bad blood.

"Grandal was seen helping Anderson off the field following the altercation that took place with José Ramírez on Saturday" - Foul Territory

2023 is a season to forget for Yasmani Grandal, Tim Anderson and the Chicago White Sox

The White Sox weren't expected to be a championship team this year, but the season has been an embarrassment. They are fighting on and off the field, but not for wins as a team. Manager Pedro Grifol doesn't seem to be steering the ship in the way any fan would want.

With the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins running away with the division, the White Sox are becoming a laughing stock.