The Chicago White Sox have bolstered their pitching staff by acquiring right-hander Miguel Castro from the Houston Astros in exchange for international signing bonus pool money. Castro, 30, has had a solid season in Triple-A, boasting a 2.29 ERA and five saves across 17 relief appearances with Triple-A Sugar Land. In a related move, the White Sox designated infielder Jacob Amaya for assignment and sent Jared Shuster to Triple-A Charlotte to make room on the roster. Castro made his MLB debut with Toronto in 2015 and has played for several teams, including the Baltimore Orioles and Colorado Rockies.

The Chicago White Sox have promoted first baseman Tim Elko from Triple-A Charlotte to the active roster, a move that reflects their struggles with a dismal 11-28 record. Elko, who has excelled in the minors with 10 home runs and a .348 batting average this season, is set to join a lineup that has struggled offensively, particularly with Andrew Vaughn's ongoing slump. Vaughn has shown flashes of potential, but his performance has not met expectations, leading to the team’s decision to bring up Elko.

Manager Will Venable expressed optimism about adding Elko to the lineup, acknowledging that both Elko and Vaughn will start in the upcoming game. Meanwhile, Luis Robert Jr. has also faced challenges, falling from his previous All-Star form, but Venable believes that Robert’s recent performance might not warrant the label of a slump. The White Sox franchise now looks towards Elko to address their offensive woes and spark a turnaround in their lackluster season.

The Chicago White Sox's struggles continued in a dismal series against the Kansas City Royals, culminating in a 10-0 blowout loss where they conceded a season-high 17 hits. Manager Will Venable expressed frustration over the team's inability to generate offense, highlighting missed opportunities during key moments, including a double play that ended a promising fifth inning. This defeat marked their fourth consecutive loss in the series and their worst start in franchise history, now at 10-28.

On the other hand, the Royals demonstrated their dominance over the Sox, extending their record to 11 consecutive victories against them at Kauffman Stadium. Notably, Salvador Perez played a pivotal role, contributing significantly to the Royals' scoring. Meanwhile, White Sox outfielder Michael A. Taylor celebrated a personal milestone, reaching 10 years of major-league service time, amidst the team's ongoing struggles.

Chase Meidroth made a splash in his major league debut, going 1-for-1 with three walks and two runs as the Chicago White Sox triumphed over the Boston Red Sox, ending an eight-game losing streak. This performance established him as only the second player in White Sox history to achieve three walks on debut, a feat last accomplished in 1924 by Ray Morehart.

Meidroth's debut showcased his plate discipline and awareness on the bases, which had been lauded during his time in the minors and spring training. His approach of prioritizing team advancement at the plate was evident as he contributed to the Sox's highest scoring game of the season. Manager Will Venable and pitcher Davis Martin praised Meidroth's readiness and defensive skills, indicating he fits seamlessly into the major league lineup.

The White Sox acquired Meidroth in a trade that sent Garrett Crochet to Boston, marking a full-circle moment for him against the team that drafted him. As a top prospect in the White Sox system, his growth is seen as vital for the future of the franchise.