White Sox Hit the Road: Injuries and Roster Shakeups as Chicago Faces Yankees and Blue Jays

The White Sox start a six-game road trip in New York with several roster changes: Ramos goes on the IL, Mendick and Julks join the squad, and Shewmake heads to Triple-A.

The Chicago White Sox open a three-game series Friday in the Bronx against the New York Yankees. It’s the first contest of a six-game road trip that wraps up on Wednesday against the Toronto Blue Jays. Ahead of the series opener in New York, the Sox announced a series of roster moves involving four players.

Unfortunately, third baseman Bryan Ramos has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a left quad strain he sustained during a game against the Washington Nationals on Tuesday. The White Sox have reinstated Danny Mendick from the IL following his rehab stint with Triple-A Charlotte. Additionally, the Sox demoted Braden Shewmake to Triple-A and recalled recently acquired outfielder Corey Julks.

No Surprises

Ramos got off to a good start in his first big-league action, which provided a desperately needed spark on offense. He tweaked his quad running from first to third in the fifth inning and didn’t play in the nightcap of Tuesday’s doubleheader. The rookie slashed .281/.294/.344 in 34 plate appearances to begin his MLB career.

No Surprises

Ramos got off to a good start in his first big-league action, which provided a desperately needed spark on offense. He tweaked his quad running from first to third in the fifth inning and didn’t play in the nightcap of Tuesday’s doubleheader. The rookie slashed .281/.294/.344 in 34 plate appearances to begin his MLB career. The White Sox are back in action Saturday against the Cardinals. Erick Fedde will start for the South Siders while old friend Lance Lynn toes the rubber for the Cardinals. First pitch is at 1:15 PM CT and the game will air on NBC Sports Chicago.