Time is running out for the White Sox trade addition to get it going offensively

Acuña is not known to be a big bopper, but he is struggling mightily with the bat in his hands this season. Across 28 games, he is hitting .165/.230/.177 with zero home runs and just three runs batted in.

That's not all that helpful for a team that needs to get the most out of everyone to compete this year. ESPN's Bradford Doolittle believes Acuña is running out of time to keep his starting spot in the lineup.

"He just hasn't looked competitive at the plate, too often putting tepidly hit grounders into play early in the count as if he were merely trying to avoid strikeouts. Chicago's options keep getting better, so if Acuña doesn't offer more with the bat, he's headed for a future as a utility player."

Better options are on the horizon with Braden Montgomery, the team's top prospect, tearing it up in the minors. The team also recently signed Randal Grichuk, despite being a corner outfielder.

Acuña is running out of time to show his worth. He needs to pick it up in the batter's box, or the front office will have no choice but to put someone else out there to see what they got.

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