Chicago White Sox Baseball Club

The Chicago White Sox Baseball Club signed veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk to a one‑year, $1.25 million contract and placed Austin Hays on the 10‑day injured list due to a left calf strain, effective May 4, 2026 ([washingtonpost.com](https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/mlb/2026/05/04/randal-grichuk-white-sox-austin-hays/00e860ee-481e-11f1-a119-857cd2bf4fd4_story.html?utm_source=openai)). In parallel, the team received pitcher Trevor Richards in a trade from the Phillies, while also managing several roster changes including transfers to the minors and IL activations ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/philadelphia/news/jhoan-duran-phillies-injury-news/?utm_source=openai)).