Kyle Teel

Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead double in the eighth inning, and Jacob Gonzalez drove in three runs as the Chicago White Sox defeated the Baltimore Orioles 8-2. Randal Grichuk and Kyle Teel contributed to the scoring, while Orioles third baseman Blaze Alexander committed four errors in his last five games.

Kyle Teel, the White Sox catcher, returned from a 76-game absence due to consecutive leg injuries and is ready for everyday play. His return allows the team to upgrade their catching position, with Edgar Quero optioned to Triple-A Charlotte. Teel performed well during rehab assignments, posting a .387/.441/.613 slash line.

The White Sox lost 4-3 to the Tigers in a tense game where Tigers' pitcher Tarik Skubal confronted injured White Sox pitcher Mike Vasil over Vasil's use of a 'magical' wand. Skubal and Vasil exchanged heated words, but no official action followed. The White Sox left the bases loaded in a key inning and later surrendered a two-run double to lose the lead.

The Chicago White Sox rested shortstop Colson Montgomery due to a tight back, replacing him with Luisangel Acuna, who later left with a hamstring issue. The team is managing player workloads, including adjustments to the pitching rotation, while addressing injuries affecting key players like Murakami and Teel.

White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami is expected to miss four weeks with a strained right hamstring, placing him on the 10-day injured list. General manager Chris Getz described the injury as a 'light Grade 2' strain, noting the team aims to stay competitive during his absence.