White Sox Trade Houser, Claim Peguero; Red Sox Eye Promotions

The Chicago White Sox traded right-hander Adrian Houser, who posted a 2.10 ERA since May 20, to the Tampa Bay Rays and claimed reliever Elvis Peguero off waivers, optioning him to Triple-A Charlotte. Despite trade rumors, center fielder Luis Robert Jr. remained with the team and expressed relief at staying. Rookie right-hander Grant Taylor has attracted trade interest with his 99 mph fastball and 3.93 ERA in relief, but the White Sox are focusing on a rebuild around young talent. Meanwhile, the Boston Red Sox are considering promoting top pitching prospects David Sandlin and Connelly Early to strengthen their MLB staff for the rest of the season. These moves reflect a broader emphasis by both organizations on developing young pitching and internal talent. The White Sox continue to balance immediate roster changes with a long-term rebuilding strategy.