Started vs Minnesota Twins (2W-3L, 4.08 ERA)

Started @ San Francisco Giants (6W-1L, 1.61 ERA)

OBP .211 → .268 (Δ +0.057)

Started @ Seattle Mariners (2W-3L, 4.10 ERA)

NEW SETBACK: Right LCL sprain suffered Saturday on a Triple-A rehab swing (cleat got stuck). 3-6 weeks of rest/rehab now expected. The original hamstring strain had him out since March. A 60-day IL transfer is likely. Realistic MLB return is late June at the earliest.

Third blown save and the third multi-run outing in a row in his new CWS role. The role is fragile — Brandon Eisert and Jordan Leasure are the next-up options if the White Sox decide to make a change. Hold but monitor.

Started vs Chicago Cubs (5W-1L, 1.62 ERA)

Teel is completing his AAA rehab assignment (hamstring) and is expected to be promoted within the week. He's hitting with a .375 OBP and a near-10% barrel rate at Triple-A — elite for a catcher. The White Sox have been platooning at the position; Teel will get the bulk of starts behind the plate once he's up. With Cal Raleigh now on the IL, two-catcher leagues need a stash, and at 11% rostered Teel is the priority pickup. Top-15 C rest of season ceiling once he debuts.

Started vs Chicago Cubs (2W-3L, 3.68 ERA)

OBP .317 → .376 (Δ +0.059)

Started vs Seattle Mariners (5W-1L, 1.64 ERA)

Burke has quietly emerged as Chicago's #2 SP behind Davis Martin — 2.72 ERA with elite command (1.8 BB/9) and a locked rotation spot. Pitcher List's recommended add. In a White Sox season that's exceeded expectations, Burke is a top-40 SP rest of season.

Started vs Seattle Mariners (2W-2L, 2.72 ERA)

OBP 0.290 → .378 (Δ +0.088)

NEW: 10-day IL retroactive to May 2 with a left calf strain. No timetable per Justin Mason at FanGraphs. Hays was hitting .250 with 3 HR — moderate fantasy hit; calf strains can linger 4-8 weeks if not handled carefully.

Started @ Los Angeles Angels (4W-1L, 1.95 ERA)

OBP 0.277 → .346 (Δ +0.069)

Vargas has flipped a nightmarish start into a 1.131 OPS over his last 52 PA with 4 HR in 11 games. The contact quality has stabilized and the role is locked. Top-15 3B going forward in a White Sox lineup that's quietly improved. If somehow available, claim immediately.

OBP 0.277 → .351 (Δ +0.074)

OBP 0.263 → .358 (Δ +0.095)

Started @ San Diego Padres (1W-2L, 3.21 ERA)

OBP 0.284 → .366 (Δ +0.082)

OBP 0.289 → .366 (Δ +0.077)

Closer Monkey confirms Domínguez maintains the closer role despite a 1.417 WHIP — Grant Taylor and Jordan Hicks are the next-up arms. Bryan Hudson got Monday's save situationally, but the regular role goes through Domínguez. Hold if rostered, but don't pay closer prices.

Bryan Hudson, not Taylor, got the 9th Monday and earned his first career save. Could be matchup-driven, but worth watching whether the White Sox formally pivot. Hudson is a deep-league speculative add; Taylor stays in the mix for now.