White Sox claim Alen Hanson off waivers

The Chicago White Sox have claimed infielder Alen Hanson off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, Jon Morosi of MLB Network and Fox Sports reports.

Once a promising prospect, the 24-year-old Hanson broke camp with the Pirates this spring mainly due to his lack of options. He posted a .193/.220/.263 slash line this season, his best use mainly being as a pinch runner.

The White Sox are in a position to collect post-hype guys like Hanson — they claimed a similarly out-of-favor Pirates prospect over the winter in Willy Garcia.