Latest White Sox injuries & transactions

August 2nd, 2026

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

INJURY UPDATES

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 5)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Threw a scoreless first during his second injury rehab start and first for High-A Winston Salem on July 24 but allowed a three-run home run in his second and final inning. (Last updated: July 27)

RHP
Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: May 29 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 30)
Expected return: August
Status: Threw a full bullpen session at Rate Field on July 24. (Last updated: July 27)

C
Injury: High left ankle sprain
IL date: July 21 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Six to 12 weeks
Status: Suffered injury on a non-contact play at the plate on July 20 and was helped off the field. Was on crutches after the game and wearing a walking boot on July 21. (Last updated: July 21) More >>

OF
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: May 4, retroactive to May 2 (transferred to 60-day IL on June 9)
Expected return: August
Status: After being pulled from a rehab assignment on June 1, began a new rehab stint on July 17 with Triple-A Charlotte. (Last updated: July 17)

LHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly second half
Status: Has been participating in long toss after having a setback in his rehab process. Timeline is uncertain at this point. (Last updated: July 4)

RHP
Injury: Rehab/recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 18)
Expected return: August
Status: Will start throwing again in the next 1-2 weeks after his first injury rehab outing with Rookie-level ACL White Sox on May 13 ended after four pitches out of the zone. Was returned from that rehab assignment due to right elbow inflammation. (Last updated: July 4)

LHP
Injury: Left shoulder impingement
IL date: June 10 (15-day IL)
Expected return: August
Status: Replaced on the roster by fellow southpaw Chris Murphy. (Last updated: June 10)

IF/OF
Injury: Left shoulder dislocation
IL date: April 27 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 4)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Suffered a fracture diving to make a catch on April 26, requiring surgery. 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: 2027
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)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Aug. 2
• RHP : Acquired in a trade with Seattle in exchange for RHP , OF , C and cash considerations
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Charlotte

July 27
• OF : Reinstated from the 7-day injured list
• OF : Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte

July 21
• C : Placed on 10-day injured list More >>
• C : Recalled from Triple-A Charlotte