Latest White Sox injuries & transactions

August 16th, 2025

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

INJURY UPDATES

LHP (White Sox No. 1 prospect, MLB No. 15)
Injury: Right knee discomfort
IL date: July 20 (Minor League 7-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: The White Sox are playing it safe with Schultz, but he’s progressing and could return later in August. He will pitch in the Arizona Fall League, per general manager Chis Getz. (Last updated: August 10)

RHP
Injury: Right lat strain
IL date: Aug. 2 (15-day IL)
Expected return: TBD
Status: Exited Aug. 1 game after facing four Angels batters while retiring just one. (Last updated: Aug. 2)

RHP
Injury: Patellar tendon tear in right knee
IL date: May 31 (retroactive to May 29, transferred to 60-day IL on June 4)
Expected return: 2026
Status: Had season-ending surgery on June 3 in Chicago in a procedure performed by Dr. Nikhil Verma. (Last updated: June 3) More >>

RHP
Injury: Tommy John surgery
IL date: March 27 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: The team announced that Thorpe will undergo Tommy John surgery, performed by Dr. Keith Meister. (Last updated: March 27) More >>

RHP
Injury: Grade 1 right elbow strain
IL date: March 23 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026
Status: The White Sox announced on March 7 that Berroa will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, performed by Dr. Keith Meister. (Last updated: March 23)

LHP
Injury: Had Tommy John surgery on Feb. 12
IL date: Feb. 17 (60-day IL)
Expected return: 2026 season
Status: General manager Chris Getz announced the surgery on Feb. 11, with the issue for Bush arising this offseason. (Last updated Feb. 22) More >>

LATEST TRANSACTIONS

Aug. 15
• SS : Activated from 10-day injured list
• SS : Designated for assignment
• LHP : Claimed by Athletics off waivers

Aug. 13
• LHP : Returned from rehab assignment with Double-A Birmingham and reinstated from the 60-day IL
• LHP : Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte
• LHP : Designated for assignment

Aug. 12
• LF : Designated for assignment
• RHP : Optioned to Triple-A Charlotte
• 3B : Activated from 10-day injured list
• RHP : Contract selected from Triple-A Charlotte