Major League Baseball
Injury report for Chicago White Sox at Cleveland Guardians (Major League Baseball, Progressive Field, Cleveland): Chicago White Sox have 4 out and 0 doubtful; Cleveland Guardians have 2 out and 0 doubtful.
Chicago White Sox
- Luis CastilloSPInjured list
Shoulder injury, 15-day IL · Expected return: TBD
- Joey BartCInjured list
Hand injury, 10-day IL · Expected return: TBD
- Jordan LeasureRPInjured list
Flexor/forearm injury, 60-day IL — out for season · Expected return: 2027 or later
- Brooks BaldwinSSInjured list
Elbow injury, 60-day IL · Expected return: Next season
Rookie LHP reliever Hagen Smith to start Game 1 (opener-style, per ESPN/ClutchPoints). Staff usage fluid after bullpen-heavy Wild Card Series (manager Will Venable). 84-78; first postseason since 2021. Won season series vs CLE 7-6.
Cleveland Guardians
- Colin HoldermanRPOut
Right wrist injury — will undergo surgery, out for postseason/season · Expected return: 2027 season
- Rhys Hoskins1BInjured list
Back inflammation, 10-day IL; ALDS availability in doubt · Expected return: TBD
Probables: LHP Parker Messick (All-Star; 12-9, 2.56 ERA per SI) in G1, Gavin Williams in G2; G3 TBD (Daniel Espino mentioned). 85-77, AL Central champions.