The Chicago White Sox have been active on Tuesday , manipulating their 40-man roster before the Rule 5 Draft deadline. Now, the White Sox have swung an intriguing multi-player deal with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Chicago has acquired outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Tanner Murray for right-hander pitchers Yoendrys Gomez and Steven Wilson, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

Perhaps the most well-known player of the bunch is Pereira, who was once a top prospect for the New York Yankees. But after just 27 major league games with the team, the Yankees traded him to the Rays for Jose Caballero. In 23 games with Tampa Bay, Pereira hit .138 with two home runs, eight RBI and two stolen bases. The White Sox are taking a chance on a change of scenery unlocking his prospect potential.

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