Chicago White Sox Place Two New Additions on IL for Opening Day

The Chicago White Sox are facing significant challenges as they prepare for Opening Day, with injuries impacting their roster. Key offseason acquisitions Josh Rojas and Mike Tauchman will start the season on the injured list due to a fractured toe and a hamstring strain, respectively. Infillers Brooks Baldwin and Nick Maton made the roster, with Maton expected to fill in for Rojas at second base. The White Sox's pitching staff has also been hit hard, with several players sidelined due to Tommy John surgeries. Manager Will Venable is adapting to these setbacks and will utilize a 'next-man-up' approach, giving opportunities to younger players like Chase Meidroth and Miguel Vargas. The team remains hopeful that Rojas and Tauchman will return soon to strengthen the lineup.