White Sox Place LHP Chris Murphy on 15-Day IL

Reliever sidelined with left elbow impingement syndrome

Apr. 9, 2026 at 10:22pm

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The Chicago White Sox have placed left-handed reliever Chris Murphy on the 15-day injured list due to a left elbow impingement syndrome. The move is retroactive to Wednesday. The team has also recalled left-hander Brandon Eisert and right-hander Duncan Davitt from Triple-A Charlotte, while optioning lefty Tyler Schweitzer to the affiliate.

Why it matters

Murphy's injury is a setback for the White Sox bullpen, as the 27-year-old was acquired from the Boston Red Sox in the offseason. The team will need to rely on their depth to fill the void left by Murphy's absence.

The details

Murphy last pitched on Tuesday, allowing one run on one hit and one walk in two-thirds of an inning in a 4-2 home loss to the Baltimore Orioles. He is 1-0 with one save, a 10.50 ERA, five walks and six strikeouts in six innings over six relief appearances in his first season with Chicago. The White Sox acquired Murphy from the Red Sox on Nov. 18, 2025, for minor league catcher and designated hitter Ronny Hernandez.

  • Murphy was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday, April 9, 2026.
  • The move is retroactive to Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Chris Murphy

A 27-year-old left-handed reliever for the Chicago White Sox who was recently acquired from the Boston Red Sox.

Brandon Eisert

A 28-year-old left-handed pitcher who has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte by the White Sox.

Duncan Davitt

A 26-year-old right-handed pitcher who has been recalled from Triple-A Charlotte by the White Sox.

Tyler Schweitzer

A 25-year-old left-handed pitcher who has been optioned to Triple-A Charlotte by the White Sox.

Ronny Hernandez

A minor league catcher and designated hitter who was traded by the White Sox to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Chris Murphy.

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What they’re saying

“We must find a way to fill the void left by Chris' injury and keep our bullpen strong.”

— Tony La Russa, White Sox Manager

What’s next

The White Sox will monitor Murphy's recovery and determine a timeline for his return to the active roster.

The takeaway

This injury to Chris Murphy is a setback for the White Sox, who were counting on the left-hander to be a key part of their bullpen this season. The team will need to rely on their depth to cover for Murphy's absence, with Brandon Eisert and Duncan Davitt being called up from the minors.