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Ex-Rookie Claims Vaccine Ruined Baseball Career
18 Mar
Summary
- Pitcher alleges COVID-19 vaccine mandate caused severe health issues.
- Minor leaguers faced vaccine mandate, unlike MLB players.
- Lawsuit seeks over $20 million for alleged career-ending negligence.
Isaiah Carranza, once a promising pitcher drafted by the Texas Rangers and Chicago White Sox, is now pursuing a $20 million lawsuit against MLB and the White Sox. He claims a COVID-19 vaccine mandate in 2021, which minor leaguers had to accept or face being 'blacklisted,' led to severe health issues including nausea, blurred vision, and heart problems.
Unlike major league players, minor leaguers lacked union representation in 2021 and felt compelled to comply with vaccine requirements. Carranza alleges the White Sox were dismissive of his complaints, suggesting therapy for psychological issues instead of addressing potential vaccine side effects. His performance suffered, and by 2023, his baseball career was over.
Carranza has since been diagnosed with vaccine-induced POTS, a rare condition supported by elevated spike protein levels, according to his lawsuit. He is seeking compensation for over $557,000 in future medical expenses and an estimated $3.4 million to $20 million in lost wages. The White Sox have moved to dismiss the case, with a ruling expected in late April.
