The Chicago White Sox are facing significant injury challenges as Austin Slater has been sidelined with a left oblique strain, joining Andrew Benintendi, who is recovering from a broken bone in his hand, and Michael A. Taylor, who is dealing with right elbow soreness. This leaves Luis Robert Jr. and Mike Tauchman as the only fully healthy outfielders, prompting a reshuffle of the roster with Dominic Fletcher, Oscar Colas, and Zach DeLoach stepping up.

Shortstop Colson Montgomery was also scratched from the lineup due to back spasms, adding to the team's woes. Facing a potential long-term injury, Prelander Berroa is undergoing evaluations after suffering an elbow strain. The Sox coaching staff has opted for caution as they navigate the early part of the season.