Walker McKinven joins Chicago White Sox as new bench coach

Walker McKinven has joined the Chicago White Sox as bench coach alongside new manager Will Venable. This comes after a challenging two seasons for the team, which lost 121 games last year and 101 the year before. The White Sox have made limited offseason moves, with their most notable signing being outfielder Matt Tauchman. General manager Chris Getz is also considering trading key players, including pitcher Garrett Crochet and center fielder Luis Robert Jr. McKinven previously worked with the Milwaukee Brewers, where he gained experience in various coaching roles. He expressed excitement about working with Venable, noting their strong connection during the interview process.