Headlines

  • Red Sox Likely To Activate Alex Bregman Tomorrow
  • Astros To Promote Brice Matthews
  • Phillies Reportedly Targeting Controllable Relievers
  • Yankees Prioritizing Pitching, Also Searching For Infield Help
  • Orioles Trade Bryan Baker To Rays
  • Yankees Release DJ LeMahieu
  • Previous
  • Next
Register
Login
  • Hoops Rumors
  • Pro Football Rumors
  • Pro Hockey Rumors

MLB Trade Rumors

Remove Ads
  • Home
  • Teams
    • AL East
      • Baltimore Orioles
      • Boston Red Sox
      • New York Yankees
      • Tampa Bay Rays
      • Toronto Blue Jays
    • AL Central
      • Chicago White Sox
      • Cleveland Guardians
      • Detroit Tigers
      • Kansas City Royals
      • Minnesota Twins
    • AL West
      • Houston Astros
      • Los Angeles Angels
      • Oakland Athletics
      • Seattle Mariners
      • Texas Rangers
    • NL East
      • Atlanta Braves
      • Miami Marlins
      • New York Mets
      • Philadelphia Phillies
      • Washington Nationals
    • NL Central
      • Chicago Cubs
      • Cincinnati Reds
      • Milwaukee Brewers
      • Pittsburgh Pirates
      • St. Louis Cardinals
    • NL West
      • Arizona Diamondbacks
      • Colorado Rockies
      • Los Angeles Dodgers
      • San Diego Padres
      • San Francisco Giants
  • About
    • MLB Trade Rumors
    • Tim Dierkes
    • Writing team
    • Advertise
    • Archives
  • Contact
  • Tools
    • 2025 Trade Deadline Outlook Series
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Agency Database
  • NBA/NFL/NHL
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors
  • App
  • Chats
Go To Pro Hockey Rumors
Go To Hoops Rumors

White Sox Place Jake Burger On Injured List

By Steve Adams | May 4, 2023 at 11:11am CDT

The White Sox announced that third baseman Jake Burger has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a strained left oblique, which he sustained during his fourth-inning plate appearance in last night’s game. Fellow infielder Lenyn Sosa has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte in his place.

Burger, 27, leads the White Sox with seven home runs and is hitting .224/.312/.612 overall in 77 trips to the plate. He’s walked at a solid 9.1% clip but has also punched out in 31.2% of his plate appearances so far. That early power display and a back injury to Yoan Moncada opened the door for Burger to see regular plate appearances over the past few weeks, but he’ll now join Moncada on the injured list.

The White Sox didn’t provide a specific timetable for Burger’s return, but even Grade 1 oblique strains can sideline players for upwards of a month. With both Burger and Moncada out, the White Sox’ options at third base are veteran Hanser Alberto, who’s had his share of defensive struggles at the hot corner this year, and the newly recalled Sosa. While Sosa has primarily played middle infield in his professional career, he does have 33 games of professional experience at third base and even logged a couple innings there for the Sox earlier this season. Alberto is getting the nod at third base today, with Sosa at second base and Elvis Andrus at shortstop, giving Tim Anderson a day off.

Sosa, 23, appeared in 16 games for the White Sox already this season but batted just .151/.167/.245 in 54 plate appearances. It’s been a completely different story in Triple-A, where in 11 games and 44 trips to the plate he’s posted a dominant .459/.545/.784 slash with two homers, two doubles and more walks (seven) than strikeouts (five). He obviously can’t carry over that level of production to the big leagues, but the Sox would surely be pleased with a mere middle ground between his tepid MLB production and torrid Triple-A output.

Share 0 Retweet 3 Send via email0

Chicago White Sox Jake Burger Lenyn Sosa

Braves Place Kyle Wright On 15-Day Injured List
Main
Mets Sign Dominic Leone, Activate Justin Verlander
View Comments (21)
Post a Comment

21 Comments

  1. ohyeadam

    2 years ago

    Every time I see Hanser Alberto as an infielder I always wonder when he made the transition from reliever pitcher. Then I remember it’s Robles not Alberto lol

    2
    Reply
    • bobsquad

      2 years ago

      He has more relief appearances than extra base hits this season, so there may be a case that he transition the other way.

      1
      Reply
  2. solaris602

    2 years ago

    Burger to go!

    4
    Reply
  3. Dr. Van Nostrand

    2 years ago

    I didn’t know fat guys had obliques

    6
    Reply
  4. chemfinancing

    2 years ago

    Of course he is over weight and out of shape (king of shake shack)

    2
    Reply
  5. avenger65

    2 years ago

    Great. Now we don’t have a second or third baseman. Looks like those minor leaguers and washed-up players the Sox signed will be called up and used to start another 10-game losing streak. And what does TA need a day off for? He just came back from a month on the IL. He came back and the Sox won three in a row. I guess the Sox haven’t cemented last place firmly enough yet.

    4
    Reply
    • acoss13

      2 years ago

      Three game win streak is nice but they are far from getting out of hole they dug themselves into.

      2
      Reply
      • avenger65

        2 years ago

        And Lopez just gave up a homer to Buxton to tie the game 2-2 in the eighth to take away a win for Giolito. Our bullpen sucks. They should let Lopez walk after this season unless they can find someone to take

        1
        Reply
        • acoss13

          2 years ago

          The frustration is very much palpable at this point. Lopez has been very inconsistent this season.

          1
          Reply
      • avenger65

        2 years ago

        And Lopez just gave up a homer to Buxton to tie the game 2-2 in the eighth to take away a win for Giolito. Our bullpen sucks. They should let Lopez walk after this season unless they can find someone to take him sooner.

        Reply
      • avenger65

        2 years ago

        And Lopez just gave up a homer to Buxton to tie the game 2-2 in the eighth to take away a win for Giolito. Our bullpen sucks. They should let Lopez walk after this season unless they can find some sucker to take him sooner.

        Reply
  6. Dotnet22

    2 years ago

    What a pain in the buns.

    1
    Reply
  7. User 3595123227

    2 years ago

    Since Burger is out he can cook burgers for the guys while they are out winning games for the ChiSox.

    Reply
  8. Jim Carter

    2 years ago

    The daily IL report for the Sox. Please fire the training staff!

    2
    Reply
    • DCartrow

      2 years ago

      Fire the training staff since you can’t fire up the grill now.

      Reply
  9. Unclemike1525

    2 years ago

    I’ve been saying it for quite awhile now. The Sox training staff and Doctors are the joke of Professional Sports. Throw in the Bulls who have a key guy who has missed three years with a torn meniscus and you see the problem. Reinsdorf has no clue how to hire a Sports medical staff.

    1
    Reply
  10. pharmorlover

    2 years ago

    Ran into Jake at Freddies in Bridgeport. He was having a chicago dog with ketchup. He mentioned that he hates being called fat or overweight. He said he has feelings and they do get hurt. He did mention that the Yermanator is coming back on a minor league deal. Stay tuned

    1
    Reply
  11. Megatron2005

    2 years ago

    This team has had too many injuries over the past few seasons. It doesnt matter when one player comes back because then another two go on the IL.

    The Training Staff at Planet Fitness could do a better job than the current “Professionals” the white sox employ

    2
    Reply
  12. solaris602

    2 years ago

    Tommy Lastella: “Ahem…..I’m available…..like immediately.”

    1
    Reply
  13. nrd1138

    2 years ago

    No player should get oblique injuries, least of all while swinging a bat. Another case of the Sox conditioning staff being inept… They have fallen far far away since ol’ Hermie (Schneider) was ruling the roost. Also why is Sosa back up? Is he someone’s nephew or something? There are other guys in AA and AAA that play second, SS and third, correct? We have seen what Sosa can do (which is little), how about giving someone else a chance?

    Reply
  14. Franco22

    2 years ago

    TA gets a day off lol! He wants an extension for playing the fewest games by a starting SS over the past 3 years. Divide # of games played into his contract you will find he has one of the highest per game played salaries already. Made a crucial 12th inning error that cost the Sox the game last night.
    What is the price tag for that error.

    1
    Reply

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Please login to leave a reply.

Log in Register

    Top Stories

    Red Sox Likely To Activate Alex Bregman Tomorrow

    Astros To Promote Brice Matthews

    Phillies Reportedly Targeting Controllable Relievers

    Yankees Prioritizing Pitching, Also Searching For Infield Help

    Orioles Trade Bryan Baker To Rays

    Yankees Release DJ LeMahieu

    Trevor Williams To Undergo UCL Surgery

    Nationals Fire PBO Mike Rizzo, Manager Dave Martinez

    Brewers Activate Brandon Woodruff

    Clarke Schmidt Expected To Undergo Tommy John Surgery

    Bobby Jenks Passes Away

    Braves Release Alex Verdugo

    Top 40 Trade Candidates For The 2025 Deadline

    Rays Reinstate Ha-Seong Kim

    Yankees Have Shown Interest In Ryan McMahon

    Royals Interested In Bryan Reynolds

    Rangers Option Josh Jung

    Kevin Pillar Announces Retirement

    Braves Place Spencer Schwellenbach On IL With Elbow Fracture

    Giants Exercise 2026 Option On Manager Bob Melvin

    Recent

    Trade Deadline Outlook: New York Yankees

    Trade Deadline Outlook: Atlanta Braves

    Which Other Relievers Might The Orioles Shop?

    Lee Elia Passes Away

    Red Sox Likely To Activate Alex Bregman Tomorrow

    Poll: Which Teams Should Make The Biggest Push For Jarren Duran?

    MLB Finalizes Home Run Derby Field

    Astros To Promote Brice Matthews

    Giants Outright Sergio Alcántara

    Joe Coleman Passes Away

    MLBTR Newsletter - Hot stove highlights in your inbox, five days a week

    Latest Rumors & News

    Latest Rumors & News

    • Sandy Alcantara Rumors
    • Luis Robert Rumors
    • Alex Bregman Rumors

     

    Trade Rumors App for iOS and Android App Store Google Play

    MLBTR Features

    MLBTR Features

    • Remove Ads, Support Our Writers
    • Front Office Originals
    • Front Office Fantasy Baseball
    • MLBTR Podcast
    • Trade Deadline Outlook Series
    • 2025-26 MLB Free Agent List
    • Contract Tracker
    • Transaction Tracker
    • Extension Tracker
    • Agency Database
    • MLBTR On Twitter
    • MLBTR On Facebook
    • Team Facebook Pages
    • How To Set Up Notifications For Breaking News
    • Hoops Rumors
    • Pro Football Rumors
    • Pro Hockey Rumors

    Rumors By Team

    • Angels Rumors
    • Astros Rumors
    • Athletics Rumors
    • Blue Jays Rumors
    • Braves Rumors
    • Brewers Rumors
    • Cardinals Rumors
    • Cubs Rumors
    • Diamondbacks Rumors
    • Dodgers Rumors
    • Giants Rumors
    • Guardians Rumors
    • Mariners Rumors
    • Marlins Rumors
    • Mets Rumors
    • Nationals Rumors
    • Orioles Rumors
    • Padres Rumors
    • Phillies Rumors
    • Pirates Rumors
    • Rangers Rumors
    • Rays Rumors
    • Red Sox Rumors
    • Reds Rumors
    • Rockies Rumors
    • Royals Rumors
    • Tigers Rumors
    • Twins Rumors
    • White Sox Rumors
    • Yankees Rumors

    Navigation

    • Sitemap
    • Archives
    • RSS/Twitter Feeds By Team

    MLBTR INFO

    • Advertise
    • About
    • Commenting Policy
    • Privacy Policy

    Connect

    • Contact Us
    • Twitter
    • Facebook
    • RSS Feed

    MLB Trade Rumors is not affiliated with Major League Baseball, MLB or MLB.com

    Do not Sell or Share My Personal Information

    hide arrows scroll to top

    Register

    Desktop Version | Switch To Mobile Version