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Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / July 23, 2021
White Sox rookie Yermin Mercedes returns to Triple-A

White Sox rookie Yermin Mercedes returns to Triple-A one day after stepping away from baseball

It's unclear if there's a road back to the big leagues for Mercedes this season. If another White Sox player is hit with an injury, maybe he'll get another chance to prove he belongs in Chicago. 

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Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / July 22, 2021
White Sox's Yermin Mercedes says he's retiring after demotion

White Sox rookie Yermin Mercedes says he's retiring from baseball after demotion to Triple-A

If Mercedes does officially call it quits, his MLB career comes to an end with a line of .270/.327/.402 with seven home runs and 65 hits in 69 games. 

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Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / June 7, 2021
White Sox rookie Yermin Mercedes wants in Home Run Derby

White Sox rookie Yermin Mercedes wants in Home Run Derby

Following the weekend's action, Mercedes is batting .292 with seven home runs and 31 RBI, and he's left no doubt this spring he can take slow pitches deep during meaningful action and, presumably, a home run battle.

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Chicago White Sox News / Yardbarker / May 19, 2021
Tony La Russa reiterates stance on Yermin Mercedes home run

White Sox manager Tony La Russa reiterates stance on Yermin Mercedes home run: Respect is a priority

La Russa didn't expect the story to last this long, essentially telling reporters it's not that big of a deal. 

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