White Sox Make Roster Announcement on Former Yankees Outfielder
The Chicago White Sox, who endured a historically-bad 2024, have been off to a semi-decent start to 2025 at 2-3, good for first place in the AL Central. One of the strongest parts to the roster has been the mostly unproven starting pitching, as Sean Burke, Davis Martin, Jonathan Cannon, Martin Perez and No. 26 prospect Shane Smith combined for 28 straight scoreless innings, the fourth longest streak by a team’s starters since 1961. Smith dialed in five scoreless innings in his MLB debut but was responsible for two Twins base runners who scored in the 6th inning of Tuesday’s 8-3 loss.
The offense has looked a little sluggish, mustering just two runs combined in the Sox’ losses to the Angels Saturday and Sunday. For this reason, White Sox brass are excited to see veteran outfielder Mike Tauchman make his season debut following the signing of his one-year, $1.95 million contract in December.
It was announced on Tuesday that Tauchman would begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte after he was sidelined with a hamstring strain in mid-March.
Tauchman returned to minor league play with a bang, blasting a three-run home run in the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game that traveled 411 feet with a 105 mph exit velocity. Tauchman had a middling 2024 for the Cubs, batting .248 with a .723 OPS and seven home runs, but will be sure to provide some punch for the White Sox, especially on a team with little true offensive starpower. Tauchman is eligible to be activated on Friday, and is expected to be if the remainder of his rehab assignment goes smoothly.
