Latest White Sox injuries & transactions

May 25th, 2026

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

INJURY UPDATES

OF
Injury: Right pectoral strain
IL date: April 29 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late May
Status: Threw on May 25, but still needs to build up arm strength. (Last updated: May 25)

OF
Injury: Left calf strain
IL date: May 4, retroactive to May 2 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Late May
Status: Expected to play two more rehab games with Triple-A Charlotte before the team makes a decision on his next step. (Last updated: May 25)

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: May 5 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Recently underwent an appendectomy, but has resumed throwing. The procedure did delay his rehab from Tommy John surgery, though. (Last updated: May 24)

LHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: Possibly second half
Status: Had a setback in his rehab process likely pushing him into the second half of the season. His timeline is uncertain at this point. (Last updated: May 24)

RHP
Injury: Right lat strain
IL date: May 23, retroactive to May 21 (15-day IL)
Expected return: June
Status: Hicks had felt general soreness in the area for close to two weeks. But it grew increasingly worse, so the White Sox made the move. (Last updated: May 23)

C
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: March 25 (60-day IL)
Expected return: June/July
Status: Sprained lateral collateral ligament in his right knee on May 16 during rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. Expected to require 3-6 weeks of rest and rehabilitation before he can return to play. (Last updated: May 19) More >>

RHP
Injury: Rehab/recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: April 18 (60-day IL)
Expected return: June/July
Status: 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: May 17)

RHP
Injury: Right rotator cuff strain
IL date: May 2 (7-day IL, Minors)
Expected return: Late May/early June
Status: 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)

IF/OF
Injury: Left shoulder dislocation
IL date: April 27 (10-day IL)
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)

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)

1B
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)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

May 25
• OF Rikuu Nishida: Contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte More >>
• OF : Designated for assignment

May 23
• RHP : Placed on 15-day IL
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Charlotte

May 19
• C : Transferred to 60-day IL
• LHP : Acquired from Rays in exchange for and optioned to Triple-A Charlotte
• LF : Sent on rehab assignment to Triple-A Charlotte
• RHP : Released