Former All-Star reliever Sean Doolittle has announced his retirement, writing on social media that he was saying farewell "after 11 incredible seasons playing the sport I love."
The Chicago White Sox named former major leaguer Josh Barfield assistant GM, brought in former pitcher Brian Bannister as senior adviser to pitching and named longtime scout Gene Watson director of player personnel.
Rookie standout Royce Lewis was put on the 10-day IL by the Twins on Friday with the hope he can return from a strained hamstring in time for the playoffs.
