The Chicago White Sox continue to grapple with a rocky start to the 2025 season, suffering another significant blow as two more players have landed on the injured list. With infielder Chase Meidroth and starting pitcher Martín Pérez both sidelined, the team’s already thin depth is being put to the test. These injuries come on the heels of a string of setbacks that have left the White Sox scrambling to keep pace in a highly competitive division.
Chase Meidroth, who had been a bright spot in the infield, was placed on the 10-day injured list with right thumb inflammation. Though not season-ending, the injury still removes a reliable bat and solid defender from the lineup. In response, the team recalled Bobby Dalbec from Triple-A Charlotte. Dalbec had been tearing it up in the minors, hitting .326 with a 1.050 OPS. His promotion provides a glimmer of hope, but he’ll be under pressure to translate his success at the plate to the big-league level immediately.
The more concerning development is the loss of left-handed starter Martín Pérez, who has been placed on the 60-day injured list due to elbow inflammation. Prior to the injury, Pérez had been one of the White Sox’s most consistent performers, boasting a stellar 1.59 ERA and a 2.68 FIP. His absence is a huge blow to a rotation that’s already struggled with consistency. Early reports suggest that Tommy John surgery is on the table, which would likely sideline him for the rest of the season.
These latest setbacks add to a growing list of injuries that have plagued the team. Outfielder Andrew Benintendi remains out with a broken right hand suffered during spring training, and designated hitter Eloy Jiménez is also on the 10-day IL due to a left adductor strain. The White Sox, who were already seen as a team needing a lot to go right in 2025, are now facing serious questions about how they’ll remain competitive with so many key players unavailable.
Manager Pedro Grifol and his staff are now forced to rely heavily on minor league call-ups, bench depth, and a patchwork pitching rotation. While Dalbec and others like Oscar Colás and Lenyn Sosa will get extended opportunities, the burden falls heavily on veterans like Luis Robert Jr. and Dylan Cease to keep the team afloat.
The White Sox currently sit near the bottom of the American League standings and are in desperate need of momentum. Their upcoming series against the Minnesota Twins presents an opportunity to rebound, but with so many contributors missing, it won’t be easy. This stretch will test not just the players’ talent but also their mental toughness and resilience.
For now, fans will have to hope the injuries are not long-term and that reinforcements from the minors can rise to the occasion. If not, the White Sox risk another season slipping away before summer even begins.
