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White Sox Notes: Tanner McDougal's Injury Scare, Fantastic Offensive Numbers, More After a painfully familiar start to 2026, the Chicago White Sox have built some serious momentum. They may still have a long way to go befor...

13 HOURS AGO • SI.COM

Forearm injury at Triple-A McDougal had to be removed from Wednesday's start with Triple-A Charlotte after one inning due to right forearm tightness, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.

Impact McDougal needed only 13 pitches to complete a perfect opening frame, but he was injured while warming up before the second inning and was removed. The right-hander will undergo further testing before more is known about his condition. McDougal holds a 3.00 ERA and 27:13 K:BB over 24 innings in the early going at Charlotte. He had been knocking on the door for a promotion to the majors but now faces uncertainty.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Cuts walks in latest start McDougal has a 2.40 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 19:9 K:BB in 15 innings through three starts for Triple-A Charlotte.

Impact The 23-year-old McDougal is making his Triple-A debut this year, and after walking four batters in each of his first two starts, he struck out eight while walking just one over six innings in his most recent start against Memphis. The hard-throwing righty could get the call to the majors in the coming weeks if he keeps the walks in check.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sent down to Charlotte The White Sox optioned McDougal to Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.

Impact McDougal was awarded with a spot on the White Sox's 40-man roster over the offseason after posting a 3.26 ERA and 1.33 WHIP over 113.1 total innings between High-A and Double-A in 2025. The 22-year-old will be elevated to Triple-A to begin the regular season and could make his MLB debut sometime this year if he continues to pitch well.

MARCH 7 • ROTOWIRE