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Latest White Sox injuries & transactions

March 23, 2025

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

Young righty Thorpe to undergo Tommy John surgery

Slugging infielder Drury suffers fractured left thumb, timetable to return unclear
March 22, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Right-hander Drew Thorpe, who had a 5.48 ERA over nine starts during his big league debut for the White Sox last season, will undergo Tommy John surgery in the near future, as announced by the team Saturday. The procedure will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister. This

Don't count Benintendi out of Opening Day spot yet

March 17, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Don’t rule out Andrew Benintendi from being part of the White Sox Opening Day lineup on March 27 vs. the Angels at Rate Field. The left fielder suffered a non-displaced fracture below his right pinky knuckle after being hit by a pitch on Feb. 27 and was

Berroa, Carela's surgeries tweak South Siders' bullpen plans

March 7, 2025

GLENDALE -- The worst news for the White Sox on Friday was not the temperatures in the high 40s, or the non-stop rain canceling their Cactus League contest with the Cubs at Camelback Ranch. Instead, the team announced that pitchers Prelander Berroa and Juan Carela will undergo season-ending Tommy John

Benintendi won't push for Opening Day return: 'We'll be smart about it'

Left fielder (hand) expected to be out 4-6 weeks; Montgomery (back) isn't concerned
February 28, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The goal for Andrew Benintendi is to be in the White Sox Opening Day lineup when they host the Angels on March 27 at Rate Field. But with an estimated 4-6 week absence due to a non-displaced fracture just below the knuckle on his right pinkie finger,

White Sox No. 4 prospect Montgomery sits with back spasms

February 27, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Shortstop Colson Montgomery was scratched from the White Sox starting lineup Thursday because of back spasms. The move was made for precautionary reasons, and he is listed as day-to-day. Montgomery, who turned 23 years old on Thursday, homered in his first 2025 Cactus League game Saturday against

Benintendi to miss rest of spring after HBP

February 27, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The White Sox picked up their first Cactus League victory under Will Venable on Thursday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, but lost left fielder Andrew Benintendi in their 4-2 win over the Guardians. Benintendi will miss four to six weeks with a non-displaced fracture of his right hand,

White Sox add OF Taylor; Bush to have TJ surgery

Thorpe improving; Robert expects to be in CF on Opening Day
February 12, 2025

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The White Sox agreed with outfielder Michael A. Taylor on a one-year, $1.95 million contract on Wednesday. According MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand, the deal also includes performance bonuses. Taylor, who turns 34 on March 26, slashed .193/.253/.290 over 113 games with the Pirates last season, before being released

Thorpe hits speed bump in recovery from elbow surgery

January 24, 2025

CHICAGO -- Right-hander Drew Thorpe received a cortisone shot on Friday, a setback in his recovery from season-ending surgery last Sept. 7 to shave down a bone spur in his right elbow. “I’m hoping that kind of clears it up and we are good to go from here,” Thorpe said

Thorpe set for season-ending surgery, eyes Spring Training return

September 1, 2024

CHICAGO -- White Sox right-hander Drew Thorpe is scheduled to undergo season-ending surgery to shave down a bone spur in his right elbow on Sept. 7, as announced by the team during a 2-0 loss to the Mets Sunday at Guaranteed Rate Field. The procedure will take place at San

Thorpe lands on 15-day IL with right forearm flexor strain

August 2, 2024

Promising rookie right-hander Drew Thorpe has been placed on the 15-day IL with a right forearm flexor strain. The move comes a day after he surrendered six earned runs on seven hits and two walks with no strikeouts over five innings in the Sox’ 10-3 home defeat to the Royals

Robert highlights return from IL with 448-foot moonshot

June 5, 2024

CHICAGO -- The journey of this dismal 2024 White Sox season could be illustrated, in part, by the moves made by the organization prior to Tuesday’s 7-6 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field. The defeat marked a 12th straight setback for the White Sox, tied for the second-longest losing

'Not again': Jiménez on latest in litany of injuries

May 25, 2024

CHICAGO -- There’s an ironic twist to the left hamstring injury suffered by Eloy Jiménez while running the bases in Tuesday's loss to the Blue Jays. That game actually marked the first one where Jiménez felt 100 percent since coming back from a left adductor strain that kept the White

White Sox get encouraging news on injured trio 

April 12, 2024

CHICAGO – In the midst of a dismal 2-11 start to the 2024 season, including an 11-1 loss to the Reds on Friday, the White Sox received some much needed positive news on the injury front prior to their series opener at Guaranteed Rate Field. The timetable for third baseman

White Sox summon 'next man up' mentality in Moncada's absence

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April 10, 2024

CLEVELAND -- Yoán Moncada's worst fears came true Wednesday. A day after crumbling with an injury while running to first base, the White Sox announced that Moncada was diagnosed with a left adductor strain that will keep him out for 3-to-6 months. “It's the first time I'm going to be

Snake-bitten Sox lose Moncada to injury for 3-6 months

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April 10, 2024

CLEVELAND -- Pedro Grifol immediately knew Yoán Moncada was in pain. With one out in the second inning of Tuesday’s game between the White Sox and Guardians, Moncada crumbled while running down the first-base line, where he ended up landing in front of the base. By the time Grifol reached

Robert heads to IL with hip flexor strain

April 6, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- Luis Robert Jr. moved decently around the White Sox clubhouse Saturday after suffering a Grade 2 right hip flexor strain in the ninth inning of Friday’s loss to the Royals at Kauffman Stadium, putting him on the injured list. The pain might not have been visible, but

White Sox lose more than a game with Robert hip injury

Slugger Jiménez already on injured list with left adductor strain
April 6, 2024

KANSAS CITY -- The White Sox played a single game on Friday night at Kauffman Stadium but suffered multiple losses. Manager Pedro Grifol's squad dropped a 2-1 decision to the Royals, knocking their record down to 1-6 overall. That dismal ledger pales in comparison to Luis Robert Jr.'s exit in

With 'warrior' mentality, Eloy pushes forward

April 5, 2024

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Brebbia ditches walking boot ahead of side session

Right-hander has been sidelined by calf strain; Iguchi in White Sox camp to see Yamamoto
March 6, 2024

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- White Sox reliever John Brebbia is slated to throw a side session on Thursday, marking a step forward for the veteran right-hander who’s dealing with a right calf strain. Brebbia has ditched the mobility scooter and walking boot being used for a week and is comfortably moving

Brebbia (right calf strain) likely sidelined for a few weeks

February 23, 2024

MESA, Ariz. -- John Brebbia was turning back toward the mound after running in the direction of first base during the middle of his live BP session Wednesday when he felt a pop in his right calf. “I finished the BP, didn’t affect my stuff, which is great,” said Brebbia

Robert's season over after landing on IL with knee injury

September 26, 2023

CHICAGO -- Luis Robert Jr. has espoused a theory for on-field success to reporters numerous times during the 2023 season. If the multitalented White Sox center field plays every day, he’s going to do good things. And Robert lived that idea for most of this All-Star campaign. Robert's season came

Kopech shut down for '23 after having cyst removed from knee

27-year-old righty undergoes knee surgery ahead of White Sox loss to Boston
September 22, 2023

BOSTON -- The 2023 White Sox season continues on for another eight games after a 3-2 loss on Friday night to the Red Sox in the final road series opener before 37,102 at Fenway Park. But Michael Kopech’s campaign has come to a close following successful surgery to remove a

Hendriks aims to pitch during the 2024 season after Tommy John

August 11, 2023

CHICAGO -- Here’s an interesting tidbit from Liam Hendriks’ 16-minute media session prior to Friday’s series opener with Milwaukee, marking the White Sox closer’s first comments since having Tommy John surgery while the team was in Arlington, Texas, from Aug. 1-3. Hendriks would like to pitch during the 2024 season.

Hendriks has Tommy John, to miss at least 12 months

August 2, 2023

ARLINGTON -- Liam Hendriks' 2023 season has come to an unfortunate close. The White Sox closer, who won his battle against non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma earlier this season, underwent successful surgery on Wednesday morning to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow in a procedure performed by Dr. Keith