The Chicago White Sox announced a significant roster change on Saturday, placing relief pitcher Jordan Hicks on the 15-day injured list. This development comes as Hicks battles a right lat strain, prompting the team to call up fellow right-hander Jordan Leasure from their Triple-A affiliate, Charlotte. The move is retroactive to Thursday, indicating the severity and immediate nature of Hicks' injury.
Injury Sidelines Hicks, Leasure Steps Up for White Sox
In a recent announcement on Saturday, May 23, 2026, the Chicago White Sox confirmed that their right-handed relief pitcher, Jordan Hicks, has been placed on the 15-day injured list. The reason cited for this roster adjustment is a right lat strain, an injury that forced the team's hand in recalling Jordan Leasure, another right-handed pitcher, from Triple-A Charlotte. The designation for Hicks' injury is retroactive to Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Hicks, aged 29, has made 20 relief appearances this season for the White Sox, recording an 0-1 record with an earned run average (ERA) of 5.60. His career, which began with his acquisition from the Boston Red Sox on February 1, 2026, spans 295 appearances, including 37 starts. Throughout his time with teams like the St. Louis Cardinals, Toronto Blue Jays, San Francisco Giants, Red Sox, and now the White Sox, he holds a career record of 17-36 with a 4.46 ERA.
Stepping into the active roster is Jordan Leasure, 27. This season, Leasure has participated in 16 games with the White Sox, making one start and achieving a 2-1 record with a 6.06 ERA. Prior to this recall, he had been optioned to Charlotte on May 7, where he posted a 2.08 ERA in four relief appearances without a decision.
This roster shuffle highlights the constant challenges baseball teams face with player injuries and the necessity of maintaining a deep roster. For the White Sox, Hicks' absence creates a void in their bullpen, which Leasure will now aim to fill, hoping to make a more consistent impact in his latest stint with the major league club. Fans will be watching to see how Leasure performs and how quickly Hicks can recover from his lat strain to rejoin the team.