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White Sox Reshape Roster as Josh Rojas Debuts Following Injury

Chicago activates veteran infielder Josh Rojas, promotes two pitchers, and designates Bobby Dalbec for assignment in a series of roster adjustments.

CHICAGO, IL – MAY 02: Bobby Dalbec #31 of the Chicago White Sox waits for the pitch during a game MLB game against the Houston Astros on May 2, 2025 at Rate Field in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Melissa Tamez/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
Feb 20, 2025; Glendale, AZ, USA;  Chicago White Sox third baseman Josh Rojas (5) poses for a photo on media day at the team’s spring training facility in Glendale, AZ.  Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/File Photo
Jose Altuve (27) of the Houston Astros strikes out swinging in the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Sunday, May 4, 2025, in Chicago. (Griffin Quinn/Getty Images/TNS)

Overview

  • Josh Rojas, signed in January, made his White Sox debut after recovering from a spring training toe fracture that sidelined him for over a month.
  • Veteran first baseman Bobby Dalbec was designated for assignment after appearing in seven games with a .222 batting average this season.
  • Right-handed pitcher Caleb Freeman, a 2019 draft pick, was promoted to the majors for the first time, while left-hander Tyler Gilbert was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte.
  • Reliever Fraser Ellard was placed on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain, and righty Penn Murfee was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte.
  • The roster moves reflect the White Sox's ongoing strategy of integrating minor-league talent and short-term veteran signings during their rebuilding phase.