Latest White Sox injuries & transactions

April 14th, 2026

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

INJURY UPDATES

C
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: March 25 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Early May
Status: GM Chris Getz said Teel could go on a Minor League rehab assignment in about one week. There is no official date set for his departure. (Last updated: April 14)

RHP
Injury: Right hip irritation
IL date: April 14 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 13)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Cannon was called up from Triple-A Charlotte for bulk work in the series finale against the Royals on April 12. He faced three hitters, walked all three and then left due to the injury. (Last updated: April 14)

LHP
Injury: Left elbow impingement syndrome
IL date: April 9 (15-day IL, retroactive to April 8)
Expected return: Late April/early May
Status: Murphy pitched in six games as of April 9 and hadn't been able to recover, according to manager Will Venable, who also said the decision to go on the IL was made quickly. (Last updated: April 9)

OF/IF
Injury: Right elbow soreness
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: April
Status: According to the White Sox, Baldwin elected to undergo a season-ending UCL internal brace procedure on April 1. He is expected to be ready by Spring Training. Transferred to 60-day IL on April 8. (Last updated: April 8)

OF
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: April 7 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Early to mid May
Status: Manager Will Venable listed the injury, suffered on April 6, as a Grade 1 strain when talking on April 7. Hays will be out of action for 2 to 4 weeks. (Last updated: April 7) More >>

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25 (60-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. Transferred to the 60-day IL on April 7. (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 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 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

April 14
• LHP : Contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte
• RHP : Placed on 15-day injured list
• OF : Returned from injury rehabilitation assignment at Charlotte and reinstated from 10-day injured list

April 13
• INF : Traded to Toronto for Minor Leaguer outfielder Jordan Rich and a player to be named later or cash considerations

April 9
• LHP : Placed on 15-day injured list
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Charlotte
• LHP : Recalled from Triple-A Charlotte
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte

April 8
• OF/IF : Transferred to 60-day IL
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte More >>
• LHP : Had his contract selected from Charlotte

April 7
• OF/IF : Elected to have season-ending UCL internal brace procedure on his right elbow
• RHP : Transferred to the 60-day IL
• OF/IF : Placed on the 10-day IL with a right hamstring strain
• OF : Had his contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte

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