Overview
- Miguel Vargas was reinstated from a left oblique strain to start at first base and bat sixth in Tuesday’s 9–6 win over Detroit.
- The 25-year-old infielder has hit .229 with 13 home runs, 25 doubles and 44 RBIs in 106 games this season.
- In his first major league start Gómez allowed one run and struck out seven over five innings.
- The White Sox optioned right-hander Elvis Peguero to Triple-A and designated outfielder Corey Julks for assignment to clear roster space.
- Gómez, 25, was claimed off waivers from the Dodgers on May 10 and had appeared in 18 MLB games before earning his first start.