The White Sox placed Elko on the 10-day injured list Friday with a right knee sprain.
Elko suffered the injury during the first game of Friday's doubleheader versus Cleveland, and he'll now officially remain out until shortly after the All-Star break. Will Robertson will come up from Triple-A Charlotte to fill the open spot on Chicago's bench.
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White Sox's Will Robertson: Recalled from Charlotte
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The White Sox recalled Robertson from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday.
Just two days after being acquired from Toronto, Robertson will make his White Sox debut in left field during the nightcap of Friday's doubleheader versus Cleveland. The 27-year-old rookie is 1-for-10 with seven strikeouts in his MLB career, though he's slashed .292/.403/.578 in Triple-A this season. Tim Elko (knee) was placed on the 10-day IL in a corresponding move.
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White Sox's Jared Shuster: Returned from rehab to Triple-A
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The White Sox returned Shuster (finger) from his rehab assignment and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte, Jack Ankony of SI.com reports.
Shuster has been sidelined since June 8 with a blister on his pitching hand, but after making a trio of rehab starts, he's been activated from the 15-day injured list. However, the 26-year-old will lose his spot on the active roster and remain in Charlotte, where he completed his rehab assignment.
Elko was removed from the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians due to right knee soreness.
Elko started at first base and struck out in his lone plate appearance prior to exiting the contest. It's unclear if the 26-year-old will be available for Friday's nightcap, and he should be considered day-to-day until more information is available.
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White Sox's Kyle Teel: Taking seat for matinee
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Teel is out of the lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
Teel will avoid a matchup with southpaw Logan Allen in Friday's matinee. Edgar Quero will bat cleanup and fill in behind the dish.
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White Sox's Colson Montgomery: On bench to open twin bill
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Montgomery isn't part of the starting nine for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against Cleveland.
With southpaw Logan Allen on the mound for the Guardians, Montgomery will take a seat for Friday's matinee. Chase Meidroth will fill in at shortstop while Lenyn Sosa plays the keystone.
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White Sox's Fraser Ellard: Rejoins bullpen
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The White Sox recalled Ellard from Triple-A Charlotte to serve as their 27th man for Friday's doubleheader versus the Guardians.
Ellard will rejoin the White Sox for the first time since early May, after being reinstated from the 60-day IL and optioned to Charlotte on July 4. During his time at Triple-A this season, Ellard hasn't shown an ability to curb his walks (17.3 BB% in 11 innings), so the White Sox may not be eager to deploy him in high-leverage spots. He'll likely be returned to Charlotte once the twin bill concludes.
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White Sox's Josh Rojas: Idle for matinee
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Rojas isn't part of the starting lineup for the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians.
Rojas will dodge a same-handed matchup against southpaw Logan Allen in Friday's matinee. Instead, Miguel Vargas will slot in at third base while Tim Elko plays first base.
Cannon's start against the Guardians on Thursday was postponed due to rain.
The teams will have a doubleheader Friday, with the first game set for 3:10 p.m. ET. Cannon should take the ball in one of those contests for his final start before the All-Star break.
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White Sox's Andrew Benintendi: Out again versus lefty
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Benintendi is not in the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Guardians.
For the second day in a row, the left-handed-hitting Benintendi is out of the lineup with the opposition sending a lefty pitcher to the mound. Benintendi is 4-for-31 over his last eight games, which could be a bigger factor in him sitting two straight games than the fact that the opposing pitchers have been lefties. Michael Taylor will draw a second straight start in left field.
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White Sox's Colson Montgomery: Sitting versus southpaw
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Montgomery is absent from the lineup for Thursday's game versus the Guardians.
The left-handed-hitting Montgomery started Wednesday against Blue Jays lefty Eric Lauer, but he'll grab a seat as the Guardians send southpaw Logan Allen to the bump. Chase Meidroth will play shortstop and Lenyn Sosa will be at second base for the White Sox.
The White Sox acquired Robertson from the Blue Jays on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations, James Fegan of SoxMachine.com reports.
Toronto designated Robertson for assignment Sunday, but he'll reclaim a 40-man roster spot upon joining a new organization. The 27-year-old outfielder went just 1-for-10 at the plate during his three games in the majors with Toronto, but he's slashed an impressive .292/.403/.578 with 14 homers and 44 RBI over 233 plate appearances at Triple-A Buffalo. The White Sox will likely assign him to Triple-A Charlotte to begin his time in the organization.
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White Sox's Jordan Leasure: Picks up second save
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Leasure earned the save in Wednesday's 2-1 win over Toronto, allowing one hit while striking out two in a scoreless ninth inning.
He made quick work of the Blue Jays after Grant Taylor successfully faced down Bo Bichette and Vladimir Guerrero in the eighth inning, with Leasure striking out the first two batters he faced before working around an Alejandro Kirk single. It's the second save of the year for Leasure and his first since May 20. The 26-year-old right-hander sports a 4.18 ERA with a 1.55 WHIP and 39 strikeouts through 32.1 innings this season.
