Latest White Sox injuries & transactions

May 14th, 2026

This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest White Sox injury news and transactions.

INJURY UPDATES

RHP
Injury: Rehab/recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: April 18 (60-day IL)
Expected return: June/July
Status: His first injury rehab outing with the Rookie-level ACL White Sox on May 13 ended after four pitches out of the zone. He was taken out at that point due to an injury. (Last updated: May 14)

C
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: March 25 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Mid-May
Status: Teel has at least two more rehab games, with a day off in between, to make sure he can get to nine innings before being brought back. (Last updated: May 14) More >>

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: May 5 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Continues with the bullpen portion of his recovery ramp-up, having thrown seven. Has felt great as the rehab process moves forward. (Last updated: May 6)

OF
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: May 4, retroative to May 2 (10-day injured list)
Expected return: Late May
Status: Hays had just come back from an IL stint due to a Grade 1 right hamstring strain before first feeling this injury on the off-day of April 30. (Last updated: May 4)

RHP
Injury: Right rotator cuff strain
Expected return: Late May/beginning of June
Status: The White Sox Opening Day starter left his last start for Triple-A Charlotte on April 30 due to the shoulder issue. It’s the first time Smith has dealt with this malady this season. (Last updated: May 3)

OF
Injury: Right pectoral strain
IL date: April 29 (10-day injured list)
Expected return: Late May
Status: Manager Will Venable wasn’t sure when Pereira suffered the injury during an April 28 win over the Angels. But it was bothering Pereira both hitting and throwing. (Last updated: April 29)

IF/OF
Injury: Left shoulder dislocation
IL date: April 27 (10-day injured list)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Suffered a fracture diving to make a catch on April 26, and will require surgery. He will be out 4-6 months. (Last updated: April 27)

OF/IF
Injury: Right elbow soreness
IL date: March 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 8)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Elected to undergo a season-ending UCL internal brace procedure on April 1. Expected to be ready by Spring Training. (Last updated: April 8)

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 7)
Expected return: 12 to 18 months
Status: Underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery with the procedure performed by Dr. Keith Meister, but was with the team for the home opener. (Last updated: April 7)

LHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Placed on 60-day IL as he continues to recover from Tommy John surgery he underwent last year. Has thrown numerous times off the mound. (Last updated: March 26)

1B
Injury: Torn ACL in right knee
Expected return: June-July
Status: Underwent successful surgery to repair the torn ACL on Oct. 28. Estimated recovery time is eight months, per the team. (Last updated: March 26)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

May 9
• RHP : Cleared waivers and outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte

May 8
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Charlotte
• RHP : Designated for assignment

May 7
• RHP : Added to the active 26-man roster
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte

May 6
• RHP : Returned from injury rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Charlotte, reinstated from the 15-day injured list and optioned to Charlotte
• LHP : Returned from injury rehabilitation assignment with Triple-A Charlotte, reinstated from the 15-day injured list and optioned to Charlotte

May 5
• RHP : Acquired from Phillies for cash

May 4
• OF : Placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 2 with a left calf strain
• IF/OF : Transferred to the 60-day IL
• OF : Agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.25 million contract