MLB Player News

The White Sox optioned Sosa to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Sosa's demotion to the minors opens up a spot on the 26-man active roster for Tim Anderson (knee), who is expected to be formally reinstated from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday's series opener versus the Twins. The 23-year-old was unable to capitalize on Anderson's absence, as Sosa recorded just eight hits in 53 at-bats (.151 average) upon being recalled from Triple-A on April 11.

Arroyo is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

While Enrique Hernandez was sidelined for the final two games of the Red Sox's weekend series with the Guardians, Arroyo started at shortstop in both contests and went 5-for-7 with a double, two walks, four RBI and three runs. Despite the big finish to the weekend, Arroyo will hit the bench Monday with Hernandez returning to action at shortstop and with rookie Enmanuel Valdez getting another turn at second base. Since Valdez is a left-handed hitter, the righty-hitting Arroyo could end up settling into a short-side platoon role at the keystone.

Hernandez (ankle) will start at shortstop and bat sixth in Monday's game against the Blue Jays, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Hernandez missed the last two contests with a sore ankle but is feeling well enough to give it a go in the series opener. Christian Arroyo will head to the bench to clear a spot in the middle infield for Hernandez.

Andrus went 3-for-5 with a double, an RBI and two runs scored in Sunday's 12-9 win over the Rays.

Andrus notched his first three-hit effort of the campaign and his fourth multi-hit game overall on the year. He was able to raise his slash line to .206/.274/.245 and now has nine RBI, nine runs and a 7:20 BB:K over 113 plate appearances. He totaled 17 home runs a season ago between the Athletics and the Sox but has not left the yard yet over the first month of the season. The 34-year-old is playing nearly every day but has not churned out enough production early on to be considered a fantasy asset.

Hernandez (ankle) could return to the lineup Monday, Christopher Smith of MassLive.com reports.

Hernandez missed both weekend wins over Cleveland due to the injury, as Christian Arroyo took over for him at shortstop. Red Sox pitching coach David Bush, who filled in for manager Alex Cora at the daily pregame media session, said Hernandez was a "little banged up" but the injury was "nothing major."

Arroyo went 2-for-3 with a walk, a double, two RBI and a run scored in Sunday's 7-1 win over the Guardians.

Arroyo, who battled a hamstring injury the last week, made a second consecutive start at shortstop for the injured Enrique Hernandez (ankle) and finished off a productive weekend. He went 5-for-7 with two walks, four RBI and three runs scored in wins Saturday and Sunday. Hernandez could return Monday, per Christopher Smith of MassLive.com. If so, Arroyo could shift back to second base.

Semien went 0-for-4 with a walk, a stolen base and a run scored in Sunday's 15-2 win over the Yankees.

Semien went hitless in a game which the Rangers piled on 15 runs on 11 hits and four home runs but did notch his fourth steal of the season after walking in the second inning. Semien still leads the team with 30 hits on the year and leads all of baseball with 25 runs scored. He's now slashing .268/.346/.455 with five homers, 23 RBI and a 14:22 BB:K over 127 plate appearances.

Frazier went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Tigers.

Frazier went yard off starter Spencer Turnbull in the fourth inning. This was Frazier's first extra-base hit since his last homer back on April 19 versus the Nationals. With Joey Ortiz back at Triple-A Norfolk and Austin Hays recovered from a hand injury, Frazier should resume his strong-side platoon role at second base. He's slashing .220/.297/.366 with three homers, 10 RBI, 16 runs scored and four stolen bases through 91 plate appearances.

Dubon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Phillies.

Dubon is 0-for-8 with two strikeouts since his 20-game hit streak came to an end Friday, so Sunday is a well-deserved day off. Rylan Bannon will take over at the keystone and bat eighth in the series finale versus Philadephia.

Kemp is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

The 31-year-old was on the bench Saturday with righty Hunter Greene on the mound for Cincinnati, and the second baseman is sitting again Sunday against lefty Nick Lodolo. Kemp has gone 4-for-40 across his past 12 contests, and his playing time could dwindle further without a turnaround soon. Jordan Diaz will man the keystone in his place Sunday.