Latest White Sox injuries & transactions

April 1st, 2026

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

INJURY UPDATES

OF
Injury: Left ankle soreness
Expected return: Day to day
Status: Was replaced in right field to start the bottom of the fifth after going 1-for-2 at the plate in April 1 game against Miami. (Last updated: April 1)

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL)
Expected return: 12 to 18 months
Status: Exited March 14 start with right elbow soreness. Will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery in the coming weeks; the procedure will be performed by Dr. Keith Meister. (Last updated: March 26) More >>

LHP
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
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
Injury: Grade 1 right elbow strain
IL date: March 25 (15-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Has been off the mound a few times and is feeling good in his recovery from Tommy John surgery he underwent March 7, 2025. (Last updated: March 26)

RHP
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)

C
Injury: Right hamstring strain
IL date: March 25 (10-day IL)
Expected return: Early April
Status: Hopes to return sometime after the April 2 home opener, but no official timetable. He’s with the team in Milwaukee (Last updated: March 25) More >>

OF
Injury: Right elbow soreness
IL date: March 25 (10-day IL)
Expected return: April
Status: Hasn't played in a game since March 6 during a Cactus League contest. General manager Chris Getz said they will find out something soon in regard to Baldwin’s next move. (Last updated: March 25)

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

April 1
• RHP : Contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte
• RHP : Designated for assignment

March 28

• C : Cleared waivers and was outrighted to Triple-A Charlotte
• LHP : Activated by White Sox
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte

March 27

• LHP : Claimed off waivers from Mets