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Tommy Pham makes White Sox debut as cleanup hitter against Guardians

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 4:50 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Tommy Pham makes White Sox debut as cleanup hitter against Guardians

Summary

The Chicago White Sox are looking to bounce back after a 7-6 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. Tommy Pham, acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies in August, will make his debut in a crucial matchup on Wednesday. Pham's activation resulted from a conversation with White Sox general manager Chris Getz in an elevator, which expedited the decision. The game is pivotal as the winner will move into first place in the American League Central division.

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Status Watch

•White Sox lost 7-6 to Guardians on Tuesday.
•Cleveland is now half-game behind Chicago in division.
•Tommy Pham activated and hitting cleanup for Wednesday's game.
•Game winner claims first place in AL Central.
•First pitch at Progressive Field scheduled for 1:10 PM ET.

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4:50 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox news: How elevator visit determined cleanup hitter vs. Guardians

What they're saying

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The Chicago White Sox are trying to bounce back following their crushing 7-6 defeat to the Cleveland Guardians on Tuesday. Cleveland is now only a half-game behind Chicago in the American League Central standings. The White Sox are adding a veteran to their lineup as Tommy Pham, who was acquired from the Philadelphia Phillies in late August, is set […] The post White Sox news: How elevator visit determined cleanup hitter vs. Guardians appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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