White Sox Colson Montgomery Out Day-to-Day With Side Soreness

Colson Montgomery, the Chicago White Sox rookie shortstop, has been sidelined due to soreness on his left side, missing multiple games recently including the latest matchup against the Kansas City Royals. Despite undergoing an MRI that revealed no structural damage, Montgomery continues to experience discomfort, leading the team to keep him out of the lineup as a precaution and consider a potential stint on the 10-day injured list if his condition does not improve soon. Fellow rookie Chase Meidroth has been starting at shortstop in Montgomery's absence. Montgomery has been a key offensive player, hitting 14 home runs in his last 29 games and ranking near the top in several MLB offensive categories since July 22. The White Sox remain hopeful he will recover quickly, citing a similar injury earlier in the season that he was able to overcome. General manager Chris Getz and manager Will Venable have emphasized a cautious, day-to-day approach to managing Montgomery's health to ensure he can return to form without risking further injury.