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Andrew Benintendi Exits Game with Calf Tightness

Originally posted on On Tap Sports Net | By Tony Marchese | Last updated May 4, 2025 11:34 PM ET

Andrew Benintendi left Sunday’s game against the Houston Astros due to left calf tightness, adding to the Chicago White Sox's growing injury concerns. Benintendi, who was 0-for-3 at the plate, reached base on an error in the fifth inning and scored after Josh Rojas drew a bases-loaded walk. However, he was pulled from the game in the sixth inning, replaced in left field by Brooks Baldwin.

Andrew Benintendi left today’s game with left calf tightness. He is day-to-day.
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 4, 2025

This exit casts a shadow over the White Sox 5-4 victory, which marked their first series win over the Astros since 2021. The game was cut short by rain in the seventh inning, but a concern remains in Benintendi’s status. According to team updates cited in the sources, the outfielder is listed as day-to-day, leaving uncertainty about his availability for their upcoming series with the Kansas City Royals.

Benintendi, 30, has had a challenging start to the season, hitting .224 with five home runs and 12 RBIs in 24 games. After signing a five-year, $75 million contract before the 2023 season, the largest in franchise history, his performance has fallen short of expectations for many White Sox fans.

Let's call it like it is: Benintendi hasn’t consistently been the spark the team desperately needs, and this latest injury only complicates matters. Prior to this calf issue, he had already missed time earlier this season due to a broken hand, further testing the team’s depth.

This article first appeared on On Tap Sports Net and was syndicated with permission.

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