Billy Hamilton Fantasy Stats

The Tampa Bay Rays are signing speedy outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor-league deal on Wednesday, according to a source. Hamilton last played on July 7 for the Chicago White Sox's Triple-A affiliate because of a right-shoulder injury, so he's going to need a little bit of time to ramp up after he was released last week. He played in only three games at the big-league level for the White Sox this year and struggled at Triple-A Charlotte to the tune of a .147/.261/.253 slash line with a home run, three doubles, one triple, four RBI, three stolen bases and 14 runs scored in 28 games played. At best, Hamilton will provide some speed as a late-game pinch-runner if he makes it back to the majors before the end of the season.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (hamstring) could begin a minor-league rehab assignment in the next week to 10 days, according to general manager Rick Hahn. Hamilton has been sidelined since May 10 due to a left-hamstring strain, but he could return to the White Sox in early June as long as he doesn't have any setbacks with his hammy on his rehab assignment. The 32-year-old speedster is hitless in just two at-bats for the Pale Hose over three games this year, and he won't be guaranteed a spot on the team's active roster once Chicago deems he's healthy enough to return. Even if Hamilton rejoins the White Sox, he'll continue to serve as a bench player mostly for his speed on the basepaths.

The Chicago White Sox will activate shortstop Tim Anderson (knee) and infielder Hanser Alberto (quadriceps) from the injured list on Tuesday, with outfielder Billy Hamilton also getting called up from Triple-A Charlotte. Infielder Lenyn Sosa will be optioned to Charlotte after hitting .151/.167/.245 in 16 games. Anderson's return will move Elvis Andrus back to second base. Obviously, fantasy managers will want to get Anderson back in their starting lineups immediately, as he is one of the best all-around shortstops in the game. Hamilton is a career .239/.292/.326 hitter with 324 stolen bases, but he had gone just 9-for-48 (.188) with three steals in 11 games on the farm. Hamilton will be a bench option for the Sox with plus speed for those desperate in AL-only leagues.

The Chicago White Sox re-signed outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor-league deal on Saturday that includes a non-roster invite to spring training, according to a source. Hamilton was a contributor on the 2021 American League Central title team. He split the 2022 campaign with the Miami Marlins and Minnesota Twins, slashing a combined .050/.136/.050 with 13 runs scored and 10 stolen bases in only 23 plate appearances and 37 games played. The 32-year-old hit .220/.242/.378 in 135 plate appearances for the Pale Hose in 2021 with nine stolen bases. At best, the veteran speedster will be a bench option for Chicago in 2023, but he's highly unlikely to earn regular playing time in the outfield unless injuries hit the White Sox hard.

The Miami Marlins signed free-agent outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal on Tuesday. He will provide the Marlins elite defense and outfield depth but will need to hit in the minors to see at-bats over Jess Snchez and Bryan De La Cruz. The 31-year-old slashed .220/.242/.378 with two home runs, 11 RBI, 23 runs, and nine stolen bases over 71 games for the Chicago White Sox in 2021. Hamilton has elite speed and has stolen 30 or more bases five times in his career. Fantasy managers searching for speed in deep-league formats can add Hamilton if he does get called up later in the season.

The Seattle Mariners have reportedly signed outfielder Billy Hamilton to a minor league deal, per The Athletic's Corey Brock. Hamilton recently appeared in 71 games for the Chicago White Sox during the 2021 season, hitting .220 with a .240 on-base percentage, two home runs, and nine stolen bases for the American League Central club. As of now, Seattle's current outfield options include Mitch Haniger, Jesse Winker, Kyle Lewis, Jarred Kelenic, Taylor Trammell, and Julio Rodriguez.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (oblique) is beginning a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday, according to Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun Times. Hamilton is in the Knights' lineup as the designated hitter on Saturday and is leading off against the Norfolk Tides. He's been out of action since the beginning of August after suffering a right oblique strain, Hamilton has provided some value in deeper formats this year, as he's slashing .226/.245/.396 with two homers, eight steals, 11 RBI and 19 runs scored. His only asset is his speed, and when healthy he can be a streaming option in daily leagues when he's in the lineup.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (oblique) has been placed on the 10-day injured list, retroactive July 31. The switch-hitting speedy outfielder has been below average with the bat during his time in Chicago. His absence won't make much of an impact in the lineup. In the meantime, Jimmy Lambert has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte. The right-hander pitcher has a small sample size with the White Sox this season and won't be worth rostering in fantasy formats.

The Chicago White Sox activated outfielder Billy Hamilton (oblique) from the 10-day injured list on Tuesday and placed corner infielder/outfielder Jake Lamb (quadriceps) on the injured list with a strained right quadriceps. In corresponding moves, outfielder Luis Gonzalez was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte and first baseman/outfielder Gavin Sheets was called up from Charlotte. Hamilton returns after suffering a right oblique strain in early June, and he's expected to hit exclusively from the right side upon his return, making even more unattractive as a speed-only option in deeper leagues. He's hitting just .217 with two homers, 10 RBI and five steals in 69 games. Lamb was hitting only .224 with five home runs and 10 RBI in 85 at-bats and isn't worth holding in deep mixed leagues. Sheets could be attractive in AL-only formats if he sees enough playing time after slashing .292/.352/.472 with seven homers in 41 Triple-A games.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Billy Hamilton (oblique), who is a switch-hitter, will likely bat exclusively right-handed when he returns from the injured list, according to manager Tony La Russa. Hamilton landed on the injured list three weeks ago with a right oblique strain. There remains no timetable for his return. The 30-year-old speedster is only worth owning in much deeper leagues because of his speed. He was hitting just .217/.247/.406 with two home runs, 10 RBI and five stolen bases at the time of his injury. In his career, Hamilton is slashing .224/.270/.334 versus left-handed pitchers from the right side of the plate. He's been better in his career from the left side, so Hamilton will become even less interesting from a fantasy perspective. Brian Goodwin has been starting regularly in center field for the Pale Hose with Hamilton sidelined.