The Chicago White Sox have hired Will Venable as their new manager, the team announced Thursday. Venable now becomes the 44th manager in White Sox franchise history and sixth manager since the start of the 2020 season.

Will Venable’s first job as a major league manager is going to be a tough one. Venable was hired by the Chicago White Sox after they set the modern major league record for most losses in a season.

The Chicago White Sox officially named Will Venable their new manager Thursday, announcing he has agreed to a multiyear contract. “This is a great opportunity with a White Sox organization that is putting a lot of good things into place and laying a solid foundation for the future,