Tim Elko - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Re-signs with White Sox Elko (knee) agreed to a minor-league contract with the White Sox on Sunday, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports.

Impact The 26-year-old hit the opening market in November after Chicago elected not to tender him a contract for 2026, but he's now back with the organization on a minor-league deal. Elko underwent surgery to repair a torn ACL in his right knee after the season, so he'll be unavailable for at least the first few months of the 2026 campaign.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

White Sox sign Derek Hill, non-tender Tauchman, Elko, Booser The White Sox retained speedy outfielder Derek Hill on a one-year contract while non-tendering outfielder Mike Tauchman, first baseman Tim E...

NOVEMBER 22 • MLB.COM

Parts ways with White Sox The White Sox did not tender Elko (knee) a contract for 2026 on Friday, making him a free agent.

Impact Elko made his MLB debut in 2025 and had a .134/.194/.328 slash line in 72 plate appearances. He underwent surgery in October to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, so he'll be unavailable to begin the 2026 campaign.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Promising White Sox slugger out until summer after surprise offseason surgery The White Sox will be without one of their promising young hitters until they're about halfway through the season in 2026. According to MLB....

OCTOBER 29 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

Out eight months after ACL surgery Elko is expected to be sidelined for eight months following surgery Tuesday to repair a torn ACL in his right knee, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.

Impact Elko was diagnosed with a right knee sprain July 11 and was sidelined for three-plus weeks. He did not miss any additional time after that, but a recent exam evidently revealed the need for surgery. With Elko slated to be out until around midseason of next year, he'll likely be placed on the 60-day injured list during spring training.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to minors The White Sox optioned Elko to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

Impact Elko's latest stint in the majors lasted a week, but he received just one start and five plate appearances during that time, going hitless. He's posted a .523 OPS with a 41.7 percent strikeout rate across 23 games with Chicago this season.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox place INF Miguel Vargas on the 10-day IL with a left hand injury

The Chicago White Sox have placed infielder Miguel Vargas on the 10-day injured list with a sprained left hand

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Back in big leagues The White Sox recalled Elko from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.

Impact The 26-year-old was sent to Charlotte in early August after recovering from a knee sprain but will receive another look in the majors with Miguel Vargas (hand) landing on the IL. Elko has a .145/.209/.355 slash line with four homers in his first 20 MLB games this season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Mariners play the White Sox in first of 3-game series

The Seattle Mariners begin a three-game series at home against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday

AUGUST 5 • Associated Press

Returned from IL, optioned Elko (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

Impact Elko will shift to Triple-A following his return to health. He'd been on the shelf since July 11 after suffering a right knee sprain and was struggling through an 0-for-16 stretch at the plate prior to going down with the injury.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from IL Elko (knee) was activated from the 10-day injured list Monday, per MLB's transactions log.

Impact The White Sox didn't have a game Monday, but Elko will be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Mariners. He'd been on the shelf since July 11 after suffering a right knee sprain.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox aim to keep win streak going against the Angels

The Chicago White Sox will attempt to prolong a three-game win streak with a victory against the Los Angeles Angels

AUGUST 3 • Associated Press

White Sox play the Angels leading series 1-0

The Chicago White Sox play the Los Angeles Angels with a 1-0 series lead

AUGUST 2 • Associated Press

Kicks off rehab assignment Elko (knee) began a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday and has gone 3-for-8 with two home runs, one walk, four RBI and three runs through his first two games.

Impact The White Sox placed Elko on the 10-day injured list July 11 due to a right knee sprain, but he looks to be on the cusp of a return now that he's resumed playing in rehab games just under three weeks later. Aside from moving a short-side platoon outfielder (Austin Slater), the White Sox didn't deal away any position players ahead of Thursday's trade deadline, so Elko may not be in store for an everyday role at first base or designated hitter once he's activated.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Angels host the White Sox to start 3-game series

The Los Angeles Angels host the Chicago White Sox to start a three-game series

AUGUST 1 • Associated Press

White Sox and Phillies meet in series rubber match

The Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 30 • Associated Press

White Sox meet the Phillies with 1-0 series lead

The Chicago White Sox lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Philadelphia Phillies

JULY 29 • Associated Press

Phillies visit the White Sox to start 3-game series

The Chicago White Sox host the Philadelphia Phillies to start a three-game series

JULY 28 • Associated Press

White Sox and Cubs play, winner secures 3-game series

The Chicago White Sox and Chicago Cubs meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 27 • Associated Press

White Sox CF Luis Robert Jr. sidelined for 2nd straight game because of adductor soreness

White Sox center fielder Luis Robert Jr. missed his second straight game because of adductor soreness

JULY 26 • Associated Press

White Sox play the Cubs after Quero's 4-hit game

The Chicago White Sox play the Chicago Cubs after Edgar Quero's four-hit game on Friday

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Teel leads White Sox against the Cubs after 4-hit performance

The Chicago White Sox play the Chicago Cubs after Kyle Teel had four hits against the Rays on Wednesday

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Rays and White Sox meet to decide series winner

The Tampa Bay Rays and Chicago White Sox play on Wednesday with the winner claiming the three-game series

JULY 23 • Associated Press

Meidroth leads White Sox against the Rays following 4-hit game

The Chicago White Sox play the Tampa Bay Rays after Chase Meidroth had four hits on Monday in an 8-3 win over the Rays

JULY 22 • Associated Press

White Sox bring road win streak into game against the Rays

The Chicago White Sox visit the Tampa Bay Rays looking to continue a three-game road winning streak

JULY 21 • Associated Press

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