CHICAGO (AP) With the White Sox on pace for another 100-lo s season, general manager Chris Getz pa sed on an opportunity to provide a vote of confidence for manager Pedro Grifol on Tuesday. Chicago has the majors' worst record at 20-54 after a over Houston in the opener of a three-game series. The White Sox had lost 24 of 29 going into the matchup with the Astros. Asked about Grifol's performance and if he sees him managing the team for the rest of the season, Getz said he has regular conversations with Grifol and they are trying to put the team's players in the best position to be succe sful this year and in upcoming seasons. So there is a lot of work to be done, whether it be on our major league staff or with our front office to take steps forward, Getz said. So I know that naturally theres a lot of speculation on who's going to be in what role in future years and really its about showing up each day and figuring out how to put our players in the best position po sible. Grifol in November 2022, and Getz to GM in August. Chicago went 61-101 in Grifols first year in charge Brett De Geus Jersey for the franchises worst record since it went 56-106 in 1970. The White Sox weren't expected to contend this year, but they lost 22 of their first 25 games. They rank among the majors' worst teams in several offensive categories, and their bullpen also has struggled. The rough first half of the season has ramped up the speculation surrounding Grifol's job security. I think the team as a whole, although the record is not very good, I think the intent and the energy, playing for the White Sox and for each other, I sense a lot of positives in that, Getz said before Tuesday night's win against Houston. Have there been inconsistencies, whether it be with fundamental breakdowns or the baserunning or defensive side? Yeah, that has popped up more than I would have liked. The White Sox are among a small group of teams that are so far out of the playoff race that they can already be identified as sellers ahead of the July 30 trade deadline. Outfielder Luis Robert Jr., shortstop Paul DeJong and pitchers , Erick Fedde and Michael Kopech all could be on the move. Getz said he is peppered regularly with calls from contending teams, and it has picked up of late. I would say there are a handful of conversations being had on a daily basis, he said. Ive already had some today and I would expect probably a couple more before the end of today. Crochet is one of the top pitchers on the market. The left-hander, who turns 25 on Friday, is 6-5 with a 3.16 ERA heading into Wednesday night's start against the Astros. Chicago traded ace right-hander to San Diego in March in a multiplayer deal that could help with the team's approach to the deadline. Being that Dylan was an attractive player to so many different organizations, I do believe it gave us a head start in regards to knowing organizations, whether that applies to Garrett or anyone else," Getz said. Having such a valuable player like Dylan in my first offseason as a general manager has allowed me to build relationships with other general managers and get to know other organizations. While Getz ponders his trade options, designated hitter is nearing a return after being sidelined by a strained left hamstring. Jimnez is on a rehab a signment in the Arizona Complex League. Getz said Jimnez could return next week, and it looks as if infielder Yon Moncada could be back around the All-Star break. Those two players are certainly big pieces of this organization, our major league club, and it does look like Eloy is not too far off, Getz said. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Jersey