Tim Elko had a challenging major league debut with the Chicago White Sox, going 0-for-3 in a tight game against the Miami Marlins. His most significant at-bat came in the seventh inning with a runner on second and two outs, but he was robbed of a hit by Marlins second baseman Javier Sanoja. The Sox ultimately lost 3-1, marking their fifth loss in six games.

The Sox's offense struggled, managing only four hits, including a home run from Andrew Vaughn. Elko joins a team that is currently tied for the worst 40-game start in franchise history at 11-29. Despite his tough debut, Sox manager Will Venable expressed optimism about Elko's potential impact in the lineup, especially given his impressive minor league performance prior to his promotion.