The 27-year-old backstop was drafted by Pittsburgh in 2017. He started as a professional and posted above-average offensive performances in each of his three minor league seasons in the Pirates system. Sabol reached Triple-A in 2022 and slashed .296/.426/.543 over a short 25-game sample.
Sabol was selected by Cincinnati in the Rule 5 draft following the 2022 season. He was then traded to San Francisco. Sabol showed decent power in his first taste of big league action, hitting 13 home runs in 344 at-bats in 2023. He made 46 starts behind the plate and 32 in left field. Plate discipline was the main concern. Sabol struck out 34% of the time while walking at a paltry 7% clip.
During the 2024 campaign, Sabol spent most of the season with Triple-A Sacramento. He had a few short stints with the Giants, totaling 38 plate appearances in 11 games. Sabol posted a strong 129 wRC+ in limited action.
San Francisco designated Sabol for assignment after the 2024 season. He was ultimately traded to Boston for international bonus pool space. Sabol went 2-for-18 in eight games with the Red Sox.
While Chicago has young talents Kyle Teel And Edgar Queroplus veteran Korey LeeIt was a gamble for Sabol to contribute at the MLB level this past season. He is now looking for a new opportunity.
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