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White Sox option opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A after 3 shaky outings

The Chicago White Sox optioned opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte after three shaky outings to begin the season

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

White Sox option Opening Day starter Smith to Triple-A Prior to Wednesday's series finale vs. Baltimore, the White Sox made the following three roster moves: • Optioned RHP Shane Smith to Triple-...

APRIL 8 • MLB.COM

Shifts to 60-day IL The White Sox transferred Baldwin (elbow) from the 10-day injured list to the 60-day IL on Wednesday.

Impact The transaction is merely a formality, as Baldwin is already slated to miss the rest of the season after undergoing internal brace surgery on his right elbow last Wednesday. The utility player will cede his spot on the White Sox's 40-man roster to left-hander Tyler Schweitzer, who was called up from Triple-A Charlotte.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | White Sox put Austin Hays on IL, Brooks Baldwin reportedly out for season Deadspin | White Sox put Austin Hays on IL, Brooks Baldwin reportedly out for season

APRIL 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

White Sox face infield shake-up after Brooks Baldwin suffers season-ending injury The Chicago White Sox lose Brooks Baldwin for the season, forcing early infield adjustments and opening the door for deeper roster evaluatio...

APRIL 7 • BOLAVIP.COM

Had season-ending elbow surgery Baldwin underwent season-ending internal brace surgery April 1 to repair a right UCL tear, Brooke Fletcher of the Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Baldwin was hurt during spring training and eventually diagnosed with a sprained UCL. The utility player elected to have surgery rather than rest and rehab, which has ended his 2026 campaign before it starts. Baldwin is expected to be ready for the start of spring training next year.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox place outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a hamstring strain

The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Out with sprained elbow The White Sox placed Baldwin (elbow) on the 10-day injured list Wednesday.

Impact The injury designation the White Sox used was right elbow sprain, suggesting Baldwin is dealing with ligament damage. Even if he doesn't wind up requiring surgery, the utility player might be looking at an extended absence.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

Limited progress Baldwin (elbow) has yet to resume throwing, MLB.com reports.

Impact Baldwin hasn't appeared in a spring training game since March 6 due to right elbow soreness and has been considered day-to-day since. Manager Will Venable said that Baldwin has felt some improvement, but he hasn't progressed much in terms of on-field work.

MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE

Injuries to Kyle Teel and Brooks Baldwin gift larger role to these 3 White Sox players With just two weeks to go until the start of the regular season, the White Sox have been a relatively healthy team this spring. Early obliqu...

MARCH 13 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Diagnosed with elbow inflammation Baldwin has been diagnosed with right elbow inflammation Thursday, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Baldwin underwent imaging after he felt soreness throwing to the bases recently, and he figures to be shut down for at least the next few days. Baldwin is expected to fill a utility role for the White Sox this season after posting a .697 OPS across 328 plate appearances during the 2025 campaign.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with sore elbow White Sox manager Will Venable said Wednesday that is day-to-day with right elbow soreness, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Baldwin hasn't seen any Cactus League action since last week, as he felt soreness while throwing to bases recently. It doesn't appear at this point to be an injury that threatens his Opening Day availability. Baldwin is expected to open the season in a reserve role with Chicago.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in win Baldwin went 2-for-4 with a home run, a double and three RBI in Sunday's win over Washington.

Impact Baldwin ripped a solo shot in the fourth inning before knocking a two-run double in the fifth. He finished the year with homers in back-to-back contests after snapping a 21-game drought Saturday. The 25-year-old utilityman produced a .240/.290/.407 slash line with 27 extra-base hits and 38 RBI through 328 plate appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shane Smith give up one hit in six innings as White Sox rout Nationals, 8-0

Shane Smith took a perfect game into the sixth inning, Brooks Baldwin homered and drove in three, and the Chicago White Sox limited the Washington Nationals to one hit in a 8-0 rou...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

James Wood hits a tiebreaking homer as the Nationals edge the White Sox 6-5

James Wood hit a tiebreaking solo homer in Washington’s three-run seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Knocks in two Baldwin went 1-for-5 with two RBI and a double Friday against the Nationals.

Impact Baldwin drove in two with a double in the first inning, while also drawing his fourth start in his last five games. He has at least one hit in four of those contests, including two doubles. Despite the positive results in the short term, Baldwin has an 85 wRC+ across 321 plate appearances this season and is unlikely to be assured a role to begin 2026.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Montgomery's ninth-inning homer leads White Sox to 10-9 win over Nationals

Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Lenyn Sosa was 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 10-9...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Absent from lineup Baldwin is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Yankees.

Impact Baldwin started the first two games of the series and had made three straight starts overall, but he'll begin Thursday's festivities on the bench. Derek Hill will patrol center field and Michael Taylor will be in right field for the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Yankees head to postseason for 8th time in 9 seasons with AL East race still up for grabs

The New York Yankees are headed to the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Yankees Win in Walk-off Fashion, Clinch Playoff Spot

The New York Yankees hit a walk-off single in the bottom of the ninth to lift them to a win over the Chicago White Sox and into a guaranteed...

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

Yankees Win in Walk-off Fashion, Clinch Playoff Spot

Idle Wednesday Baldwin is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Baldwin had missed three straight starts due to a hip injury but returned to the lineup for Tuesday's 8-7 loss, occupying center field while going hitless in three at-bats. He doesn't appear to be dealing with a setback coming out of Tuesday's contest, but Baldwin will rest Wednesday while the White Sox wrap up their series with Baltimore with a day game.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining lineup Tuesday Baldwin (hip) is starting in center field and batting ninth Tuesday against the Orioles.

Impact Baldwin hasn't seen the field since Friday due to a hip issue but is ready to return. The 25-year-old was in the midst of a 2-for-21 slump prior to the injury.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoining lineup Tuesday Baldwin (hip) is starting in center field and batting ninth Tuesday against the Orioles.

Impact Baldwin hasn't seen the field since Friday due to a hip issue but is ready to retake the field Tuesday versus Baltimore. The 25-year-old was in the midst of a 2-for-21 slump prior to the injury.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox bring 4-game losing streak into matchup with the Orioles

The Chicago White Sox look to break a four-game skid when they play the Baltimore Orioles

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

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