Junior Perez makes MLB debut for White Sox amid Pereira's injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 9:19 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Junior Perez debuted for the Chicago White Sox on June 19, 2026, against an undisclosed opponent after Everson Pereira was placed on the injured list with a concussion. The White Sox acquired Perez from the Oakland Athletics last month in exchange for pitching prospect Jackson Nove. Although Perez went 0-for-2 at the plate, he recorded an outfield assist by throwing out Anthony Volpe at third base. This season, Perez is the 13th player to debut for the White Sox, highlighting their ongoing roster changes due to injuries.
- •Pereira left the game with a concussion on June 19.
- •Perez had a strong 2025 season in the Athletics organization.
- •He struck out once and grounded out in his MLB debut.
- •The White Sox traded Jackson Nove for Perez last month.
- •Perez is the second White Sox player to have an outfield assist in his debut.
- 9:19 PMYahoo Sports — Who Is Junior Perez? A Closer Look at Latest White Sox MLB Debut
"The Chicago White Sox acquired Junior Perez from the Athletics just over a month ago, and the power-hitting outfielder has already worked his way to MLB.
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