The Chicago White Sox have been out of the playoff race for some time, but first-year manager Will Venable has the team playing with fight. In the middle of an otherwise lost season, the Sox delivered a statement by sweeping the Minnesota Twins in four games. The victory stretch extended their winning streak to five, their longest since June 2023.
With a win over the Detroit Tigers in Friday’s opener, Chicago could notch its first six-game streak since May 2022.
Looking to keep momentum against their division rivals, the White Sox shuffled the roster. They activated reliever Dan Altavilla from the injured list and added outfielder Dominic Fletcher to the roster, while optioning right-hander Jonathan Cannon and infielder Tim Elko to the minors.
White Sox make moves while eying six-game win streak
Altavilla has been sidelined for the past month with a right lat strain. Before the setback, the veteran reliever was in the midst of his best season, carrying a 2.36 ERA, 1.163 WHIP, and 179 ERA+ across 25 outings for Chicago.
Fletcher, who first broke into the majors with Arizona in 2023, was acquired by the White Sox in a trade ahead of the 2024 season. The 28-year-old outfielder appeared in 72 games last year but opened 2025 back in Triple-A.
Cannon is headed back to the minors after a short return to Chicago’s roster. The second-year right-hander made 17 starts earlier in the season before being sent down in August following a string of poor outings.
Recalled on Thursday, Cannon was hit hard in relief against Minnesota, surrendering five runs on five hits in the second inning. It marked his fourth consecutive outing allowing at least five earned runs. At 25, he’ll look to reset in Triple-A.
First baseman Tim Elko, who made his major league debut in May, also joins Charlotte. Elko batted just .134 with a .523 OPS in 23 games for the White Sox.
Even with their recent surge, the White Sox still own the second-worst record in baseball. That said, it’s a step forward from 2024, when they set the franchise mark for most losses in a season. Now, Chicago is chasing its first six-game winning streak in more than three years.
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