Gallo was in camp with the White Sox this spring on a minor league deal, but requested his release, The Post’s Jon Heyman reported, so that he could seek a team to pitch for.

The Chicago White Sox granted outfielder-first baseman Joey Gallo his unconditional release on Sunday, and he announced on social media that he intends to continue his career as a pitcher. Gallo signed a minor league deal with an invitation to Chicago's spring training on Feb.