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05/04 13:33 CDT White Sox reinstate Rojas, promote Freeman and Gilbert, DFA
Dalbec
White Sox reinstate Rojas, promote Freeman and Gilbert, DFA Dalbec
By GAVIN DORSEY
Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) --- The White Sox announced six roster moves ahead of Sunday's
series finale against the Houston Astros, including putting infielder Josh
Rojas on the active roster for the first time this season and promoting two
pitchers from Triple-A Charlotte.
Rojas, a veteran who signed a one-year contract with Chicago in January, was
reinstated from the 10-day injured list after a rehab appearance Tuesday with
Charlotte. He suffered a hairline fracture in his right big toe during spring
training and was set to make his first start with the White Sox on Sunday at
third base.
"I'm excited, it's my opening day," Rojas said. "I'm still a little sore. I
think it's going to be one of those things that lingers around for a little
bit, but it's good enough to go. I can do everything full speed, so that's what
I was waiting for."
Rojas injured his toe on March 15. While he said he tried to play through it,
Rojas knew he wouldn't be much help to the team playing at a level that he
described as "25% to 30%."
"A lot of my game relies on being athletic," Rojas said. "If I was just a
power-hitting third baseman, it might be a different story, but I've got to be
able to run the bases full speed. I've got to be able to make plays in the
hole. I've got to be able to beat out infield singles. I've got to be able to
do all the little things and my game relies heavily on being able to do those
things. My toe was not in a place to be able to do that until about a week ago."
Rojas spent the first 4 1/2 seasons of his career in Arizona before a midseason
trade to Seattle in 2023. Last year with the Mariners, he hit .225 and played
in 142 games.
Chicago also selected the contract of right-hander Caleb Freeman from
Charlotte. The White Sox drafted Freeman out of Texas Tech in the 15th round in
2019 and promoted him to the majors for the first time in his career. Chicago's
bullpen has struggled this season, ranking 23rd in ERA.
"The minor leagues are tough, this is going on Year 7 of pro ball right now,"
Freeman said. "I'm just grateful to be here and ready to go."
Left-hander Tyler Gilbert was recalled from Charlotte as well. He has played
nine games for the White Sox this season, posting a 1-1 record with a 5.59 ERA
before being optioned on April 30.
In one of several corresponding moves, Chicago placed lefty Fraser Ellard on
the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain. Fraser suffered the injury in
Saturday's 8-3 loss to Houston, in which he allowed two earned runs in
two-thirds of an inning. The White Sox also optioned righty Penn Murfee to
Charlotte and designated infielder Bobby Dalbec for assignment.
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