Injuries & Moves: Julks designated for assignment
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Thorpe set for season-ending surgery, eyes Spring Training return
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Brebbia ditches walking boot ahead of side session
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
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
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
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
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
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
Robert Jr. out for ASG after tweaking calf during Derby
Luis Robert Jr., the lone White Sox representative at the 2023 All-Star Game, will not take part in the contest due to a calf injury suffered during Monday’s T-Mobile Home Run Derby. • MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard: Complete coverage Robert reported right calf tightness during the first round
Hendriks (elbow) has no structural damage; timeline is 'wait and see'
LOS ANGELES -- An upbeat and smiling Liam Hendriks described his physical condition as “better, I guess,” after being put on the 15-day injured list Sunday with right elbow inflammation. The White Sox closer had a cortisone shot and will get a PRP injection from Dr. Neal ElAttrache over the
Hendriks (elbow inflammation) placed on 15-day IL
CHICAGO -- The White Sox bullpen is equipped to handle the temporary loss of Liam Hendriks, who was placed on the 15-day injured list Sunday (retroactive to Saturday) with right elbow inflammation. That fact certainly holds true despite Keynan Middleton and Kendall Graveman yielding five runs in the eighth and
'He's building up': Hendriks throws bullpen session with Sox
CHICAGO -- White Sox closer Liam Hendriks threw a live batting practice prior to Friday’s series opener against the Royals, as the right-hander made further progress toward a return to the Majors after going through treatment for stage four non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. There was no specific timetable for Hendriks to rejoin
Eloy eager to get back to White Sox after appendicitis
CHICAGO -- Eloy Jiménez has moved around Guaranteed Rate Field over the past few days like a healthy-looking player ready for White Sox action. His always upbeat personality remains front and center. It wasn’t too long ago, though, when the designated hitter/right fielder felt quite different as he went through
Eloy out 4-6 weeks after appendectomy
CINCINNATI -- The White Sox were dealt a blow on Saturday as slugger Eloy Jiménez underwent an appendectomy and is expected to miss four to six weeks. Replacing their cleanup hitter will be a tough task going forward, and his absence was immediately felt. Chicago strung together eight hits in
Cancer-free Hendriks makes 1st Minor League rehab appearance
Liam Hendriks already defeated the most dangerous opponent he'll ever face. A Minor League rehab assignment? That's nothing but another day at the office ... even if it was anything but. Pitching in live game action for the first time in 214 days and two weeks removed from announcing he
Anderson out 2-4 weeks with left knee sprain
MINNEAPOLIS -- White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left knee sprain on Tuesday. He is expected to miss two to four weeks. Infielder Lenyn Sosa was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Anderson injured the knee in the sixth inning