White Sox add Alen Hanson to 25-man roster

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Alen Hanson didn't have to wait long to join the White Sox.

A day after the organization claimed the former Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect, Hanson was officially added to the White Sox 25-man roster on Saturday.

Hanson, 24, takes the roster spot of outfielder Adam Engel, who was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday night.

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In his time with the Pirates this season, Hanson slashed just .193/.220/.263 with two triples, eight runs and one RBI in 37 games. Hanson played all over the diamond with the Pirates in 2017, appearing in nine games at second base, two at shortstop, two in right field and one at third base.

Hanson has a career minor-league slash line of .281/.340/.435 with 53 home runs, 316 RBI, 442 runs and 205 stolen bases.

Engel, 25, had a .300/.364/.300 slash line with four stolen bases in eight games with the White Sox this season.

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