This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest White Sox injury news and transactions.
INJURY UPDATES
OF Austin Hays
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 Shane Smith
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 Everson Pereira
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 Tanner Murray
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)
RHP Jonathan Cannon
Injury: Right hip irritation
IL date: April 14 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 13)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on April 28. (Last updated: April 26)
LHP Chris Murphy
Injury: Left elbow impingement syndrome
IL date: April 9 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 8)
Expected return: Late April/early May
Status: Scheduled to begin an injury rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on April 25. (Last updated: April 23)
OF/IF Brooks Baldwin
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 Mike Vasil
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 Ky Bush
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 Tim Elko
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)
RHP Drew Thorpe
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)
LATEST TRANSACTIONS
May 4
OF Austin Hays: Placed on the 10-day injured list retroactive to May 2 with a left calf strain
IF/OF Tanner Murray: Transferred to the 60-day IL
OF Randal Grichuk: Agreed to terms on a one-year, $1.25 million contract.
April 29
• OF Everson Pereira: Placed on the 10-day injured list with a right pectoral strain
• OF Jarred Kelenic: Contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte
April 27
• OF Austin Hays: Activated from 10-day injured list
• OF Tanner Murray: Placed on 10-day injured list (left shoulder dislocation)
April 25
• C Drew Romo: Contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte
• C Reese McGuire: Designated for assignment