Strikeouts are about to become a good thing for Joey Gallo. The former Yankees outfielder announced on social media Sunday that he is giving pitching a shot after his career as a three-true-outcomes hitter fizzled out.

A former All-Star slugger, Joey Gallo's offensive struggles - including parts of two seasons as a Yankee - have led him to try pitching.

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.