Latest White Sox injuries & transactions

April 5th, 2026

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

INJURY UPDATES

OF
Injury: Left ankle sprain
IL date: April 5 (10-day IL, retroactive to April 2)
Expected return: Mid- to late April
Status: Sustained the injury on April 1 after going 4-for-16 with one home run to start the season. (Last updated: April 5)

C
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: March 25 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Mid- to late April
Status: Feeling much better and will begin hitting off a tee around April 7 or 8. A Minor League rehab assignment is in sight as he continues to progress. (Last updated: April 3) More >>

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL)
Expected return: 12 to 18 months
Status: Underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery with the procedure performed by Dr. Keith Meister, but he was with the team for the home opener. (Last updated: April 3) More >>

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 2026
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)

RHP
Injury: Grade 1 right elbow strain
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Has been off the mound a few times and is feeling good in his recovery from Tommy John surgery he underwent March 7, 2025. (Last updated: March 26)

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25 (15-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: March 26)

OF
Injury: Right elbow soreness
IL date: March 25 (10-day IL)
Expected return: April
Status: Hasn't played in a game since March 6 during a Cactus League contest. General manager Chris Getz said they will find out something soon in regard to Baldwin’s next move. (Last updated: March 25)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

April 5
• OF : Placed on 10-day injured list
• INF : Recalled from Triple-A Charlotte

April 4
• RHP : Cleared waivers and was returned to Boston Red Sox

April 1
• RHP : Contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte
• RHP : Designated for assignment

March 28
• C : Cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte
• LHP : Activated by White Sox
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte

March 27
• LHP : Claimed off waivers from Mets