White Sox Call Up Harris, Vasil to IL

0:00It's April 7th, this is MLB News Today, powered by AI tracking teams, players, and standings. White Sox just put Austin Hayes on the 10-day injured list with a right-hand string strain. Manager Will Vinnable confirmed it after last night's game. To fill the spot, they called up Dustin Harris from Triple-A Charlotte and shifted Mike Vassel from the 15-day to the 60-day injured list too. Clear, 40-man roster space. Hayes, a 30-year-old outfielder, signed a one-year deal worth $6 million this off-season. He started strong and left field for eight of their first 10 games, but hit a slow patch with a 0.586 on base. Plus slugging and just 56 weighted runs created plus over 33 played appearances. The injury hit in the fourth inning while he chased a flyball, forcing him out right after. Now with no healthy position players left on the roster, Harris steps in as the immediate replacement. This 26-year-old lefty signed a minor league deal with Chicago over the winter.

1:00He saw brief, big league time with the Rangers last couple years, playing all outfield spots with some pop, including two homers and four doubles in. 21 games. But as a left-handed hitter, line-up time might be tough, alongside guys like Andrew Benintendi and Tristan Peters. Vassel's move was no surprise after his recent Tommy John surgery. He's out for all of 2026. Roster's still full, but they can shift Brooks Baldwin to the 60-day list soon after his season ending procedure, when another spot opens up. Keeps things moving for the socks.