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White Sox's Yermín Mercedes back with Triple-A team shortly after saying he was leaving baseball
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Chicago White Sox's Yermin Mercedes, recently demoted to Triple-A, 'stepping aside' from baseball - ESPN
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White Sox rookie Yermin Mercedes leaving baseball
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White Sox's Yermín Mercedes back with Triple-A team shortly after saying he was leaving baseball
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Chicago White Sox catcher Yermín Mercedes Retires - South Side Sox
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Yermín Mercedes' apparent retirement the most unusual twist in unusual year
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White Sox demote slumping Yermin Mercedes to Triple-A
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No quit: Yermin Mercedes rejoins White Sox triple-A team
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White Sox's Yermin Mercedes becomes first player in modern history to begin season with eight consecutive hits