Chicago White Sox News

Miguel Vargas  • LF  •  White Sox

Miguel Vargas Returns To Starting Nine

Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas (eye) is returning to the starting nine on Saturday afternoon and will bat in the eight-hole. Vargas has been kept out of the lineup for the past two games with an eye abrasion that was caused by a collision on September 3. In his past eight games, the 24-year-old has held a .200/.333/.300 line with just four total hits. Fantasy managers should expect Vargas to continue to serve as the everyday second baseman for the remainder of the regular season on the Southside. Vargas does have a favorable matchup this afternoon against Boston right-hander Cooper Criswell who carries a 4.14 ERA but is best to leave off your DFS lineup.
3 hours ago   
Korey Lee  • C  •  White Sox

Korey Lee Scratched With Back Tightness

Chicago White Sox catcher Korey Lee (back) was scratched from Friday's starting lineup against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park due to back tightness. Chuckie Robinson will take over the catching duties and serve as the battery mate for right-hander Davis Martin while batting eighth against Red Sox right-hander Nick Pivetta. The 26-year-old Lee could probably use a day off anyway; he has hit just .214 (18-for-84) with a homer, three doubles, a triple, five RBI and 28 strikeouts in 25 games played since the start of August. It's been right along with his season line of .213/.244/.346 with a well below-average .590 OPS. The former first-rounder in 2019 out of Cal Berkeley has 10 homers, 31 RBI and five steals in 2024. Robinson has six hits in his 39 at-bats (.154) this year with no homers and 11 strikeouts, so DFS managers should be looking to avoid him.
Yesterday   
Luis Robert Jr.  • CF  •  White Sox

Luis Robert Jr. Returns To Lineup On Friday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) is starting in center field and is batting second on Friday against the Boston Red Sox and right-hander Nick Pivetta at Fenway Park. Robert is back in action following an off day on Thursday after he was removed from Wednesday's contest early with tightness in his right hamstring. The 27-year-old has always provided intriguing power/speed upside, but he's given fantasy managers very little else on the worst team in baseball in 2024. The Cuban outfielder has provided 14 homers and 21 stolen bases in 319 at-bats, but it's also come with a .219 average, .274 on-base percentage and just 34 RBI. In 11 career at-bats against Pivetta, Robert has hit .182 with an RBI. Since the All-Star break, Robert has hit .203/.232/.304 with a .536 OPS, just three home runs, 11 RBI, five walks and 61 strikeouts in 39 games.
Yesterday   
Luis Robert Jr.  • CF  •  White Sox

Luis Robert Jr. Leaves Wednesday's Game Early With Hamstring Injury

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. (hamstring) left Wednesday's game early due to a tight hamstring, according to Vinnie Duber of CHGO Sports. It appeared the outfielder suffered the injury sometime when running the bases in the sixth inning. Fantasy managers should pay close attention to any updates regarding the star outfielder before their game on Friday evening against the Boston Red Sox. Before the injury, Robert was in the midst of a 4-for-31 slump after posting a strong .381/.385/.548 line through the early part of August. Even though the 27-year-old has had a disappointing season, fantasy managers playing in five-outfielder leagues should still slot him back into their lineups for the remainder of the summer.
2 days ago   
Brooks Baldwin  • 2B  •  White Sox

Brooks Baldwin Hits 10-Day Injured List

Chicago White Sox second baseman/shortstop Brooks Baldwin (wrist) was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist sprain. In a corresponding move, the White Sox recalled infielder Bryan Ramos from Triple-A Charlotte. The 24-year-old came off the bench on Tuesday evening after sitting out the previous seven games but will now sit out for at least the next ten days. Since joining the major leagues in mid-July, Baldwin has posted a mere .211 AVG with only eight extra-base hits. Fantasy managers should expect Lenyn Sosa and Nicky Lopez to serve as the everyday second baseman and shortstop on the Southside down the stretch. Both Sosa and Lopez have been unable to produce consistently this summer and are not worth adding in standard leagues.
3 days ago   
Luis Robert Jr.  • CF  •  White Sox  |  Andrew Vaughn  • 1B  •  White Sox

Luis Robert Jr., Andrew Vaughn Sitting On Monday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert and first baseman Andrew Vaughn are both out of the starting lineup on Monday against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards. It appears to be a normal day of rest for both players to start a new week. Robert had started each of the team's last seven games. Zach DeLoach is drawing into the White Sox's lineup in right field and will bat sixth, while Gavin Sheets will handle first base and will bat cleanup against Orioles right-hander Corbin Burnes. Corey Julks is serving as the designated hitter and will bat in the two-hole. Sheets is probably the most attractive DFS sleeper for his power, but he hasn't recorded a hit in six career at-bats against Burnes. Robert has an attractive power/speed combination for fantasy managers (14 homers and 21 steals), but he's hitting just .219 (68-for-311) on the year and is on the worst team in baseball.
5 days ago   
Drew Thorpe  • SP  •  White Sox

Drew Thorpe To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Drew Thorpe (elbow) is set to have season-ending surgery on his elbow. Thorpe hasn't pitched since July 31 while dealing with a bone spur in his right elbow, and now the White Sox have confirmed that he is done for the season. The 23-year-old rookie had some good starts for the Sox and looks to be a solid part of their future even though the overall numbers weren't great. He should be ready to go by the start of the 2025 season and might be worth a look in deeper leagues as a flier.
5 days ago   
Jairo Iriarte  • SP  •  White Sox

Jairo Iriarte Set To Join Major League Roster

Chicago White Sox pitching prospect Jairo Iriarte is set to join the major league roster when the rosters expand, according to James Fegan of Baseball America. Iriarte has spent the entire summer at Double-A and is completely bypassing Triple-A on his way to the big leagues, similar to how fellow White Sox pitching prospect Drew Thorpe did earlier this season. Iriarte has held a solid 3.71 ERA, 1.28 WHIP, and a 57:122 BB:K ratio across 126 innings of work. While the 22-year-old has served as a starter, Fegan reported that he should be expected to be deployed out of the bullpen in his first taste of big league ball. Iriarte currently sits as the No.5 ranked prospect in the White Sox system on MLB.com and could be worth a flier if he is given the opportunity to serve as a spot starter down the stretch.
7 days ago   
Nick Nastrini  • SP  •  White Sox

Nick Nastrini Called Up To Start In Series Finale

The Chicago White Sox recalled right-handed pitching prospect Nick Nastrini from Triple-A Charlotte to start in Thursday's series finale against the Texas Rangers at Guaranteed Rate Field. The White Sox optioned left-hander Sammy Peralta to Charlotte in a corresponding move. Nastrini, a former fourth-round pick in 2021 out of UCLA, will be making just his seventh big-league start in his rookie season and should be avoided as a fantasy streamer against the visiting Rangers. In his first six big-league starts in 2024, Nastrini has gone 0-5 with an 8.39 ERA, a 1.99 WHIP, 19 strikeouts and 25 walks in 24 2/3 innings pitched. The club's No. 18 prospect, per MLB Pipeline, will be making his first appearance in the majors since June 8. The 24-year-old had a 4.89 ERA and 1.63 WHIP with 54 K's and 35 walks in 49 2/3 innings at Charlotte since being sent down.
Aug 29   
Garrett Crochet  • SP  •  White Sox

Garrett Crochet Throws Four Pitches Before Game Suspension

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet got just four pitches into Tuesday's game against the Rangers before it was ultimately suspended due to rain. The game will resume on Wednesday as part of a straight doubleheader, with Chris Flexen picking up the game and then a bullpen game for Game 2. This is a real shame for fantasy managers, who essentially missed a start from Crochet. Assuming the White Sox stay on schedule otherwise, Crochet's next start would be Sunday against the Mets. The 25-year-old has produced solid numbers this season. However, things have gone downhill for him in the second half with a 6.75 ERA in 21 1/3 innings pitched.
Aug 28   
John Brebbia  • RP  |  Bryan Ramos  • 3B  •  White Sox

Bryan Ramos Optioned, John Brebbia Designated For Assignment

The Chicago White Sox optioned infield prospect Bryan Ramos to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday and also designated right-handed reliever John Brebbia for assignment. Ramos will head right back to Charlotte after being recalled on Monday to make room for Jacob Amaya, who was claimed off waivers from Houston. Ramos, the team's No. 13 prospect per MLB Pipeline, played in his first 15 big-league games earlier this year and went only 9-for-46 (.196) with two doubles, two RBI and eight strikeouts in 48 plate appearances. The 22-year-old should see more run in the big leagues in 2025 for his right-handed power stroke. Brebbia gets removed from the 40-man roster after posting a rough 6.29 ERA in 54 appearances for the Pale Hose this year, although he did pick up two saves and 13 holds in the process for a terrible White Sox bullpen.
Aug 28   
Yoán Moncada  • 3B  •  White Sox  |  Michael Soroka  • RP  •  White Sox

Yoan Moncada, Michael Soroka Begin Rehab Assignments On Tuesday

Chicago White Sox third baseman Yoan Moncada (groin) and right-hander Michael Soroka (shoulder) started their minor-league rehab assignments at Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday night, according to the team. Moncada will be restarting his rehab assignment after suffering a setback after five games in early July. The 29-year-old Cuban last played with the White Sox in early April, so he's at least going to need a handful of games on the farm to get his timing back. Moncada will probably be eased back in at third base when he returns in September, making him pretty unattractive in mixed fantasy leagues while playing for the worst team in baseball. Soroka should also be left to the waiver wire in most formats upon his return. The 27-year-old has been out since the All-Star break with a strained right shoulder and didn't look any good earlier this year in Chicago's rotation.
Aug 28   
Bryan Ramos  • 3B  •  White Sox

White Sox Recall Bryan Ramos From Triple-A

The Chicago White Sox have recalled infield prospect Bryan Ramos from Triple-A Charlotte. Ramos had a 15-game debut with the Sox earlier this season, but after slashing just .196/.208/.239 with a 1:8 BB:K in 48 plate appearances, he was sent back down. In his initial promotion, he was called up directly from Double-A where he had slashed .182/.265/.307 with two home runs in 24 games; this time he'll be recalled from Triple-A where he'd been faring better, slashing .257/.331/.412 with eight home runs in 59 games. Lenyn Sosa and Miguel Vargas have been splitting third base duties, but Sosa has also been playing second base and is on a five-game hit streak, so Brooks Baldwin, who is 3-for-22 over his last seven games may be the one with reduced playing time. Regardless, fantasy managers are best leaving Ramos on the waiver wire until he can prove he's major-league ready.
Aug 27   
Nick Senzel  • 3B  |  Jacob Amaya  • SS  •  White Sox

Jacob Amaya Claimed By White Sox, Nick Senzel Designated For Assignment

The Chicago White Sox announced on Monday that they claimed infielder Jacob Amaya off waivers from the Houston Astros and designated infielder Nick Senzel for assignment in a corresponding move. The club also recalled left-hander Sammy Peralta and infielder Bryan Ramos from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned left-hander Ky Bush to Charlotte. Amaya will report to Charlotte after hitting just .223/.313/.336 with five home runs, 32 RBI and six stolen bases in 73 games for Triple-A Sugar Land. The 25-year-old will serve as middle-infield depth for the White Sox down on the farm to close out 2024. Senzel has now been cut from both the White Sox and Washington Nationals this year. The 29-year-old former first-rounder by the Cincinnati Reds in 2016 out of Tennessee hit a combined .195/.283/.331 with a .614 OPS, seven homers and 18 RBI in 74 total games this year.
Aug 27   
Colson Montgomery  • SS  •  White Sox

Colson Montgomery Has Five-Hit Weekend

During his last two games, Chicago White Sox shortstop prospect Colson Montgomery went 5-for-9 with a double and a home run for Triple-A Charlotte. Overall, Montgomery has struggled at the plate this season. Through 106 games, he's slashing .210/.328/.375 with 17 doubles, 14 homers, 50 RBI, seven stolen bases, and 56:137 BB/SO. Despite his woes, Montgomery is the No. 2 prospect in Chicago's farm system (per MLB.com) and could make his MLB debut by the end of this season.
Aug 26   
Andrew Benintendi  • LF  •  White Sox

Andrew Benintendi Out Of Lineup Saturday

Chicago White Sox outfielder Andrew Benintendi is out of the team's lineup vs the Detroit Tigers on Saturday. Benintendi, who signed with the White Sox before the 2023 season, is having an underwhelming season in 2024. In 106 games (372 at-bats), he is slashing .210/.266/.355 with 12 HR, 42 RBI, 37 R, and three stolen bags. His biggest area of regression has been within his batting average, which is .52 lower than it was last season. Corey Julks will play left field and bat leadoff in Benintendi's place on Saturday.
Aug 24   
Edgar Quero  • C  •  White Sox

Edgar Quero Getting Healthy, In Consideration For Call-Up

Chicago White Sox catching prospect Edgar Quero (back) should be activated from the minor-league injured list at Triple-A Charlotte soon after dealing with back tightness. General manager Chris Getz said that Quero is "under consideration" for a major-league call-up, but the team also won't rush him. The White Sox have nothing left to play for but pride and to get some eyes on some of their top prospects like Quero. The 21-year-old Quero, who is considered by MLB Pipeline to be Chicago's No. 4 prospect, started the year at Double-A Birmingham but was promoted to Charlotte in early July. The Cuban switch-hitting backstop has hit .313/.408/.506 with a .914 OPS, four homers and 17 RBI for the Knights in 23 games. The 5-foot-11, 210-pounder is just a dynasty stash for now, but Quero possesses 20-homer power and could be with the big-league club early in 2025 if we don't see him when rosters expand this September.
Aug 23   
Yoán Moncada  • 3B  •  White Sox

Yoan Moncada To Begin Rehab Assignment Next Week

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz said that third baseman Yoan Moncada (groin) and right-hander Michael Soroka (shoulder) will both begin minor-league rehab assignments with Triple-A Charlotte next week. This will be Moncada's second rehab stint after initially being pulled from a rehab assignment earlier this year due to renewed soreness. The 29-year-old has been on the injured list since early April with a groin strain and isn't going to have much fantasy appeal with a little more than a month remaining in the 2024 season. Moncada was hitting .282 (11-for-39) but hadn't homered or driven in a run in 11 games before getting hurt. Soroka is working his way back from a right-shoulder strain and also has very little time to make an impact in deep fantasy leagues. He's gone 0-10 with a 5.23 ERA and 1.46 WHIP in nine outings (seven starts) this year in Chicago.
Aug 23   
Miguel Vargas  • LF  •  White Sox

Miguel Vargas Sitting Against Giants

Chicago White Sox infielder/outfielder Miguel Vargas is out of the team's starting lineup on Wednesday for the series finale at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants. With Vargas on the bench, Lenyn Sosa will start at third base and will bat seventh against Giants right-hander Logan Webb. Vargas, who was acquired from the Los Angeles Dodgers at the deadline in late July in the trade that sent right-hander Jack Flaherty to LA, could find himself on the bench more often if he continues to slump at the plate. The 24-year-old Cuban has gone just 5-for-54 (.093) with a homer, double, three RBI and 17 strikeouts in 16 games with a bigger role in his move to Chicago. Overall this year, he's hit just .176/.271/.312 with four home runs, 12 RBI and 14 runs scored in 125 at-bats. Vargas is losing his fantasy appeal in AL-only leagues quickly.
Aug 21   
Garrett Crochet  • SP  •  White Sox

Garrett Crochet To Be Limited Each Time Out

The Chicago White Sox plan to limit left-hander Garrett Crochet's workload each time out for the rest of the season. "We're going to keep him on a limit each time out," interim manager Grady Sizemore said. "That will probably slowly decrease as we get closer to the finish line here. We're going to try to protect him while still getting good work out of him." That will include Crochet's start on Wednesday at Oracle Park against the San Francisco Giants. The 25-year-old All-Star southpaw hasn't gone beyond four frames in any of his starts since July as the Pale Hose look to limit his workload down the stretch during a career season. Crochet was a fantasy ace in the first half of the season, but now, managers can no longer trust him for much with his dwindling workload. There are better upside options out there now as you look to secure a fantasy title.
Aug 21   
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