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White Sox Transactions 2012: Chicago Acquires Infielder Jose Castro From Cincinnati

The White Sox added some depth to their minor league system on Tuesday

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On Tuesday afternoon, the Chicago White Sox completed a minor deal, acquiring infielder Jose Castro from the Cincinnati Reds organization. Castro will be assigned to triple-A Charlotte.

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Castro spent time between double-A and triple-A in 2011, hitting a combined .306/.343/.354 in the process.

Originally a 32nd round draft pick of the New York Mets in 2005, the 25-year-old has spent seven seasons playing in the minor leagues. Over that time he has compiled a .262/.307/.314 batting line with 100 extra base hits, 188 RBI and 21 stolen bases.

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