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White Sox designate Jose Urquidy for assignment amid playoff push

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 9:16 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

White Sox designate Jose Urquidy for assignment amid playoff push

Summary

The Chicago White Sox designated pitcher Jose Urquidy for assignment on September 15, 2026. This move was made to create space on the 40-man roster as the team aims to maintain its playoff positioning in the AL Central Division. Urquidy, a 31-year-old pitcher and member of the Astros' 2022 World Series team, has struggled this season with a 4.37 ERA over 22.2 innings with the White Sox. His designation allows the recall of Drew Thorpe from the 60-day injured list, while Noah Schultz takes over Urquidy's spot on the active roster.

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Key Details

•Jose Urquidy designated for assignment by White Sox
•Move clears space for Drew Thorpe's return
•Urquidy had a 4.37 ERA this season
•Previously a member of Astros' 2022 World Series team
•Noah Schultz recalled to fill Urquidy's spot

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9:16 PMYahoo Sports — White Sox Risk Losing World Series Champion Pitcher

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The Chicago White Sox are trying to hold onto their playoff positioning in the AL Central Division. Despite that, they just sent away a pitcher on their roster who already has a World Series ring. The news came out Tuesday afternoon that the White Sox are designating Jose Urquidy for assignment. The DFA for Urquidy […] The post White Sox Risk Losing World Series Champion Pitcher appeared first on HEAVY.
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