Chicago White Sox shuffle two players on and off the IL

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Chicago White Sox shuffle two players on and off the IL

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Zack Cariola | Last updated Apr 27, 2026 8:06 PM ET

The Chicago White Sox open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels on Monday and received good and bad injury news. The good news for the White Sox is that outfielder Austin Hays returns from the injured list after being out with a right hamstring injury earlier this month.

The bad news is that infielder/outfielder Tanner Murray was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left shoulder dislocation. According to Sox Machine’s James Fegan , per manager Will Venable, Murray will miss 4-6 months. In addition to the dislocation, there’s a fracture that will require surgery.

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Before going down with his hamstring injury, Hays was not doing well. In nine games, the former All-Star (2023) was hitting .219 with a .586 OPS.

Murray has also struggled since getting called up from Triple-A after Hays landed on the injured list. In 13 games, the 26-year-old was hitting .214 with a .602 OPS and one home run.

The Chicago White Sox need to find another utility man to replace Tanner Murray

Apr 19, 2026; West Sacramento, California, USA; Chicago White Sox left fielder Tanner Murray (41) bats during the third inning against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park. Mandatory Credit: Scott Marshall-Imagn Images

With Murray landing on the injured list, the White Sox are down their most effective utility player. Through his first 13 games, Murray has played left field (seven games, -27 defensive runs saved), third base (three games, 46 defensive runs saved), and shortstop (three games, zero defensive runs saved).

The White Sox have some depth options to replace Murray if they want to add more versatility. First baseman Lamonte Wade Jr. is currently playing with the Charlotte Knights, where he’s played first base (16 games) and one game in right field.

Wade Jr. has played 213 games in the outfield at the big league level, with right field (-2 defensive runs saved) being his best position in the outfield.

The White Sox also have catcher Korey Lee down in Charlotte. Lee would offer the White Sox another catcher to pair with Edgar Quero and Drew Romo (playing 12 games at Triple-A) and another outfielder (five games played this season).

Mar 13, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Ben Cowles (left) tags out Chicago White Sox base runner Korey Lee on a stolen base attempt during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

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