Blue Jays Acquire Infielder Lenyn Sosa from White Sox

Toronto adds versatile infielder in trade for minor league outfielder and player to be named

Apr. 14, 2026 at 4:55am

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The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired infielder Lenyn Sosa from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for minor league outfielder Jordan Rich and a player to be named later or cash considerations. Sosa, a 26-year-old with five years of MLB experience, provides the Blue Jays with additional infield depth as they deal with injuries to key players like starting pitcher Shane Bieber.

Why it matters

The Blue Jays are currently fourth in the American League East with a 6-9 record, and the addition of Sosa gives them more options in the infield as they look to improve their performance. Sosa's positional versatility and power potential could make him a valuable piece off the bench or in a starting role, especially with regular designated hitter George Springer currently sidelined.

The details

Sosa, a right-handed hitter, is in his fifth MLB season, all with the White Sox. Through 12 games this year, he's batting .212 with 3 RBIs. Over his career, Sosa has a .245 batting average with 37 home runs and 128 RBIs. His best season came in 2025 when he hit .264 with 22 home runs and 75 RBIs. Sosa has experience playing first base, second base, shortstop, and third base, providing the Blue Jays with valuable defensive versatility.

  • Sosa was acquired by the Blue Jays on April 13, 2026.
  • The Blue Jays placed starting pitcher Shane Bieber on the 60-day injured list to make room for Sosa on the 40-man roster.

The players

Lenyn Sosa

A 26-year-old infielder who spent the first five seasons of his MLB career with the Chicago White Sox.

Jordan Rich

A minor league outfielder who was traded by the Blue Jays to the White Sox as part of the deal for Sosa.

George Springer

The Blue Jays' regular designated hitter who is currently on the injured list with a fractured big toe.

Shane Bieber

The Blue Jays' starting pitcher who was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room for Sosa on the 40-man roster.

Cody Ponce

A Blue Jays pitcher who suffered an ACL sprain in his first start with the team and is set to miss significant time.

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What they’re saying

“OFFICIAL: We've acquired INF Lenyn Sosa from the White Sox in exchange for Minor League OF Jordan Rich and a player to be named later or cash considerations.”

— Toronto Blue Jays, Team Twitter Account

What’s next

Sosa is likely to join the Blue Jays in Milwaukee as they begin a six-game road trip against the Brewers and Arizona Diamondbacks. The infielder will look to work his way into the Blue Jays' lineup and provide a boost as the team aims to improve its 6-9 record and climb in the American League East standings.

The takeaway

The Blue Jays' acquisition of Lenyn Sosa adds valuable infield depth and versatility to their roster as they deal with injuries to key players. Sosa's power potential and defensive flexibility could make him a useful piece off the bench or in a starting role, and his addition reflects the team's efforts to improve its performance in the early stages of the 2026 season.