CHICAGO — Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson exited Saturday’s game vs. the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field after his right hand was hit by a pitch.

Josh Jung and Luis Robert will be among the star attractions when the Texas Rangers play the Chicago White Sox on Saturday at 4:10 p.m. ET, at Rate Field. The Rangers are 11th in MLB play with 54 total home runs. The White Sox have pitched to a 4.14 ERA this season, which ranks 22nd in baseball.

Donation Options Search Search Search Texas Rangers’ Jake Burger warms up before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, May 23, 2025, in Chicago. AP Photo/Erin Hooley Share Rangers corner infielder Jake Burger had a big smile Friday when greeting a few old buddies at Rate Field.

CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox optioned struggling first baseman Andrew Vaughn to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. The team also optioned infielder Tim Elko to the minor league club and reinstated outfielders Andrew Benintendi and Mike Tauchman from the 10-day injured list prior to the game against the Texas Rangers.

Unfortunately, though unsurprisingly for anyone who's been awake this season, the Chicago White Sox couldn't hold onto a late one-run lead and dropped

Cannon missed his scheduled start with back tightness, but the Sox scored six times in the sixth inning, thanks to ugly play by the Rangers.

Officially signed by the team Tuesday afternoon, Adrian Houser moved right into the Chicago White Sox rotation by starting in the evening.

Rangers designated hitter Joc Pederson has a right hand fracture, manager Bruce Bochy announced postgame on Saturday. Pederson departed the Rangers’ 10-5 loss against the White Sox one inning after he was hit by an 87.