Will Venable is a busy man these days. The new manager of the Chicago White Sox is learning his way around the organization. He is talking to his new players and working with the front office on its offseason plans.

Will Venable was formally introduced as the White Sox’ 44th manager Friday, taking the helm after the Sox lost a modern day record 121 games in 2024. The Sox announced the hiring last week. Venable, 42, will wear jersey No. 1.

The Chicago White Sox have reached an agreement to hire Will Venable, who spent the last two seasons as the associate manager of the Texas Rangers.

The Chicago White Sox officially announced Will Venable as their new manager Thursday. Venable, who turned 42 on Tuesday, has agreed to terms on a multiyear contract, the team said in a release.

New White Sox manager Will Venable wants Grady Sizemore, the interim manager for the White Sox at the end of last season, to remain on his coaching staff.