White Sox's Elko Day-to-Day With Knee Injury

Chicago White Sox first baseman Tim Elko left the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians with right knee soreness and is considered day-to-day, with further updates expected after postgame evaluations. Elko was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte following the placement of utility man Brooks Baldwin on the 10-day injured list due to a lower back strain. In the majors this season, Elko has struggled at the plate, hitting .145 with a .564 OPS over 67 plate appearances, despite strong Triple-A numbers of a .315 average, 16 home runs, and 42 RBIs. He has shown flashes of power in the majors, including two home runs and a walk-off single, but has not found consistent success, resulting in multiple stints between the majors and minors. Manager Will Venable remains optimistic about Elko’s potential to contribute at the major league level. The team continues to monitor Elko’s injury and performance as they assess his role going forward.