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Sprained Ankle Sends White Sox Rookie All-Star Shane Smith to 15-Day IL

The move, made retroactive to Wednesday, prompted the club to recall right-hander Wikelman González under manager Will Venable’s fluid rotation plan.

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Jul 15, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; American League pitcher Shane Smith (64) of the Chicago White Sox pitches during the eighth inning during the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

Overview

  • The White Sox placed Smith on the 15-day injured list with a left ankle sprain, retroactive to July 16.
  • The team has not provided any details on how or when Smith sustained the ankle injury.
  • Chicago recalled right-hander Wikelman González from Triple-A Charlotte to fill Smith’s roster spot.
  • Smith, a December Rule 5 draft pick, is the franchise’s first rookie pitcher named to the All-Star team and one of only two Rule 5 selections to achieve that honor in their first eligible season.
  • Before the injury, the 25-year-old was 3-7 with a 4.26 ERA and 81 strikeouts in 18 starts after opening the season with a sub-2.10 ERA in his first nine outings.