White Sox Place Pitcher Chris Murphy on 15-Day IL

Lefty reliever sidelined with elbow impingement syndrome

Apr. 10, 2026 at 3:20am

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting a baseball pitcher's throwing motion broken down into sharp, overlapping geometric shapes in a palette of navy, green, and orange, conveying the disruption caused by the injury to the White Sox pitching staff.The White Sox bullpen faces a key injury as they look to maintain their position in the AL Central race.Chicago Today

The Chicago White Sox have placed left-handed relief pitcher Chris Murphy on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow impingement syndrome, the team announced on Thursday.

Why it matters

The White Sox bullpen has been a strength for the team so far this season, and losing Murphy, a key left-handed setup man, is a significant blow as they look to maintain their position in the AL Central division race.

The details

Murphy, 27, has appeared in 10 games for the White Sox this season, posting a 3.38 ERA and 1.13 WHIP. He has been a reliable arm in the Chicago bullpen, often called upon to face tough left-handed hitters in high-leverage situations.

  • The White Sox placed Murphy on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, April 10, 2026.

The players

Chris Murphy

A 27-year-old left-handed relief pitcher for the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago White Sox

A Major League Baseball team based in Chicago, Illinois that plays in the American League Central division.

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What’s next

The White Sox will need to rely more heavily on other left-handed relievers in Murphy's absence, such as Garrett Crochet and Tanner Banks, as they look to weather this injury and maintain their position in the division.

The takeaway

Losing a key bullpen piece like Chris Murphy to injury is a setback for the White Sox, who have built one of the better relief corps in baseball. The team will need to find ways to compensate for his absence as they push for a playoff spot in the competitive AL Central.