Latest White Sox injuries & transactions

September 29th, 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: TBD
Status: Took a 99.7 mph fastball off his left hand on Aug. 6. Currently working as part of the playoff taxi squad in Arizona. (Last updated: Sept. 26) More >>

RHP
Injury: Rehab/recovery from Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 18)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Ran out of time to ramp up any sort of comeback with the Minor League season coming to a close. (Last updated: Sept. 26)

RHP
Injury: Right shoulder impingement
IL date: Sept. 24 (15-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Castillo struggled mightily after coming to the White Sox, posting an 8.42 ERA over nine appearances. (Last updated: Sept. 24)

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25 (transferred to 60-day IL on April 7)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Threw 20 pitches from 45 feet for the first time since Tommy John surgery in April. His teammates watched Vasil as he threw to catcher Kyle Teel. (Last updated: Sept. 18) More >>

LHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery/left lat strain
IL date: Feb. 10 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2027
Status: Shut down for the season due to the left lat strain. (Last updated: Sept. 2)

RHP
Injury: Right flexor strain
IL date: May 29 (transferred to 60-day IL on May 30)
Expected return: 2028
Status: Underwent successful surgery on Aug. 17 to repair a UCL tear in his right elbow. Expected to be ready for Spring Training 2028. (Last updated: Aug. 31)

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)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Sept. 29
• AL Wild Card Series roster set Read more >>

Sept. 26
• C : Placed on paternity list
• C : Recalled from Triple-A Charlotte

Sept. 24
• RHP : Placed on 15-day IL
• RHP : Recalled from Triple-A Charlotte