Latest White Sox injuries & transactions

August 12th, 2026

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

INJURY UPDATES

C
Injury: Fifth metacarpal fracture in left hand
IL date: Aug. 7 (10-day)
Expected return: TBA
Status: Took a 99.7 mph fastball off of his left hand and was removed from the game against Boston on Aug. 6 with tests revealing a fracture. He will be out at least a month. (Last updated: Aug. 7) More >>

LHP
Injury: Left flexor strain
IL date: Aug. 7 (15-day injured list)
Expected return: September
Status: Murphy pitched 2 1/3 innings over back-to-back days in Boston on Aug. 5-6 but was placed on the IL prior to the series opener against the Guardians on Aug. 7. (Last updated: Aug. 7)

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 >>

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: Was scheduled to start throwing again in July 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)

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)

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LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Aug. 8
• LHP : Contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte More >>
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Charlotte
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte
• RHP : Designated for assignment

Aug. 7
• C : Recalled from Triple-A Charlotte
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Charlotte
• C : Placed on the 10-day injured list with a fifth metacarpal fracture in his left hand
• LHP : Placed on the 15-day injured list with a left flexor strain
• OF : Released by the White Sox
• OF : Agreed to terms on a Minor League deal and assigned to Triple-A Charlotte

Aug. 5
• OF : Designated for assignment

Aug. 3
• RHP : Acquired in a trade with NY Mets in exchange for RHP and RHP
• C : Acquired in a trade with Atlanta in exchange for RHP
• OF : Acquired in a trade with Colorado in exchange for RHP and INF Carlos Vielma

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

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