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White Sox lose Hays, promote Harris as injuries mount

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Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Austin Hays on the 10‑day injured list Tuesday after he pulled his hamstring chasing a fly ball in Monday’s 2‑1 loss to Baltimore. The injury came in the fourth inning when Hays tried to snag Tyler O’Neill’s ball, giving O’Neill an RBI single. Hays, a 30‑year‑old who signed a $6 million one‑year deal, is batting .219 with one homer and six RBIs in nine games.

To fill the outfield void, Chicago promoted Dustin Harris from Triple‑A Charlotte. The 26‑year‑old, who inked a minor‑league deal in December, has appeared in 21 major‑league games, posting a .217 average with two homers and five RBIs. Meanwhile, right‑hander Mike Vasil shifted to the 60‑day IL as he continues recovery from Tommy John surgery for the club.

Infielder Brooks Baldwin elected to undergo a season‑ending UCL internal‑brace procedure on April 1, ending any hopes of a comeback after his March 26 placement on the 10‑day IL. Losing Hays, Harris and Baldwin compresses Chicago’s depth chart as the White Sox chase a playoff berth, forcing the club to rely on remaining veterans and upcoming prospects in the American League Central.