Dodgers vs White Sox Series Preview: Injuries, Probables & Matchups
The Dodgers visit the White Sox for a three-game series. Preview the pitching matchups, injury updates, records, and key storylines.
Los Angeles Dodgers (44-25) versus Chicago White Sox (36-31)
CHICAGO, IL—Fresh off taking two of three from the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Los Angeles Dodgers head to Chicago for a three-game interleague series against one of baseball’s biggest surprise teams. While the Dodgers enter the weekend at 44-25 and holding first place in the National League West, the White Sox have completed a remarkable turnaround from their disastrous 2025 campaign, carrying a 36-31 record into the series and sitting firmly in the American League playoff race.
Both clubs have been playing quality baseball recently. Los Angeles has gone 6-4 over its last 10 games, while Chicago enters the matchup having won six of its last 10 contests as it continues to exceed preseason expectations. The White Sox’ resurgence has become one of the league’s top storylines after finishing among baseball’s worst teams a season ago, with many around the sport taking notice of their rapid improvement.
The Dodgers dominated the season series in 2025, sweeping all three games at Dodger Stadium by scores of 6-1, 5-4, and 6-2. Los Angeles has also won six consecutive games against Chicago dating back to 2024 and will look to continue that success against a much-improved White Sox club this weekend.
Pitching Probables
Game One: Roki Sasaki (3-3, 4.03 ERA) vs. Anthony Kay (LHP) (5-1, 4.40 ERA)
Game Two: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-4, 2.68 ERA) vs Sean Burke (3-3, 3.88 ERA)
Game Three: Emmet Sheehan (3-3, 4.70 ERA) vs Eric Fedde (1-5, 4.69 ERA)
Game Times
Game One: 4:40 PM PT, SportsNet LA, Chicago Sports Network
Game Two: 1:40 PM PT, SportsNet LA, Chicago Sports Network
Game Three: 11:10 AM PT, SportsNet LA, Chicago Sports Network
Who’s In & Who’s Out
The Dodgers enter their series against the White Sox with several key players sidelined, though there is optimism surrounding Shohei Ohtani. The superstar exited early on June 11th with soreness in his left knee following a stolen-base attempt on a foul ball, but manager Dave Roberts did not rule him out for June 12th, making him day-to-day.
Catcher Will Smith was placed on the 10-day injured list on June 10th with a stiff neck after missing four consecutive games.
Los Angeles continues to be hit hard by pitching injuries. Tyler Glasnow was transferred to the 60-day injured list on June 6th and remains limited by back spasms, while Blake Snell recently began a throwing program following elbow surgery and is targeting a return sometime after the All-Star break.
Evan Phillips is currently on a rehab assignment as he works back from Tommy John surgery, and Edwin Díaz has resumed throwing after undergoing a procedure to remove loose bodies from his elbow.
The Dodgers are also awaiting the returns of several important position players. Teoscar Hernández is expected to miss roughly a month with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, while Kiké Hernández is expected to be sidelined until late July or early August after suffering a significant oblique tear.
Tommy Edman, meanwhile, is progressing through a rehab assignment and could return later this month.
Several other pitchers, including Gavin Stone, Brusdar Graterol, Ben Casparius, Landon Knack, Jake Cousins, and Bobby Miller, remain on the injured list, leaving the Dodgers to continue navigating one of the most injury-plagued pitching staffs in baseball.
Day-to-day (1): Shohei Ohtani
10-day IL (4): Tommy Edman, Kiké Hernández, Teoscar Hernández. Will Smith
15-day IL (1): Brock Stewart
60-day IL (10): Evan Phillips, Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, Jake Cousins, Edwin Díaz, Landon Knack, Brusdar Graterol, Ben Casaprius, Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow
The White Sox enter their series against the Dodgers, dealing with several key injuries. Top pitching prospect Noah Schultz remains on the 15-day injured list with right knee patellar tendinitis after being sidelined on May 25th.
The left-hander threw a bullpen session on June 10th and could begin a rehab assignment later this month. Chicago also placed left-hander Tyler Gilbert on the injured list on June 10th with a shoulder impingement, while reliever Jordan Leasure is expected to miss significant time after suffering a right flexor strain.
Right-hander Jordan Hicks is also working his way back from a lat strain and could return later in June.
On the position-player side, catcher Kyle Teel is nearing a rehab assignment after missing the season’s first two months with a hamstring and knee injury.
First baseman Munetaka Murakami remains sidelined with a Grade 2 hamstring strain suffered on May 29th and is not expected back until late June or early July. Outfielder Austin Hays recently suffered a setback during his rehab assignment and remains without a clear return timeline.
The White Sox also have several long-term injuries impacting their roster. Pitchers Drew Thorpe, Ky Bush, Prelander Berroa, and Shane Smith are all sidelined, while Tanner Murray, Brooks Baldwin, and Mike Vasil are expected to miss the remainder of the 2026 season. First baseman Tim Elko continues recovering from ACL surgery and could return sometime in June or July.
Day-to-day (00):
10-day IL (1): Munetaka Murakami
15-day IL (3): Jordan Hicks, Noah Schultz, Tyler Gilbert
60-day IL (9): Ky Bush, Prelander Berroa, Drew Thorpe, Mike Vasil, Kyle Teel, Brooks Baldwin, Tanner Murray, Austin Hays, Jordan Leasure