It doesn't appear there's any concern with Baty missing the start of the season. There's still over a month until Opening Day, so there's lots of time for Baty to get enough reps before the start of the schedule. Baty had a bit of a breakout in 2025, hitting 18 home runs and slashing .254/.313/.435 for a 111 wRC+. He also seemed to establish himself as a viable defender at both third and second base.
The White Sox put star center fielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list Wedneday before their series finale against Kansas City. Robert tweaked his left hamstring while running out a grounder in the second inning of Tuesday's 5-4 loss to the Royals. He pulled the same hamstring in late June while tracking down a fly ball, which cost him valuable playing time as general manager Chris Getz considered dealing Robert at the trade deadline.
Lenyn Sosa's powerful hitting in 2023 reflects his potential as a top offensive contributor, achieving a .956 OPS since the All-Star break and leading the team in hits, average, homers, and RBI, despite defensive errors.
