Chicago White Sox Place Everson Pereira on Injured List, Recall Jarred Kelenic
White Sox place Pereira on IL, recall Kelenic
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The Chicago White Sox have placed outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list due to a right pectoral strain and recalled outfielder Jarred Kelenic from Triple-A Charlotte. Pereira, who has struggled with injuries this season, was batting .250 with three home runs in 18 games.
- 01Everson Pereira placed on the 10-day injured list with a right pectoral strain.
- 02Jarred Kelenic recalled from Triple-A Charlotte to fill Pereira's spot.
- 03Pereira has a batting average of .250 with three home runs this season.
- 04This marks Pereira's second stint on the injured list this season.
- 05Kelenic has a career batting average of .211 over five major league seasons.
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The Chicago White Sox announced the placement of outfielder Everson Pereira on the 10-day injured list due to a right pectoral strain prior to their game against the Los Angeles Angels. Pereira, 25, experienced right shoulder soreness after an awkward swing during a game on Tuesday. He has been struggling with injuries this season, having previously been on the injured list for a left ankle sprain in April. In his 18 games this season, Pereira has a batting average of .250, with three home runs and seven RBIs. To fill his roster spot, the White Sox recalled Jarred Kelenic, 26, from Triple-A Charlotte. Kelenic has a career batting average of .211 and has played in the majors for five seasons with Seattle and Atlanta. This season, he batted .202 with six home runs and 18 RBIs in 26 games with Charlotte.
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The White Sox will need to adjust their lineup without Pereira, who has been a key player this season. Kelenic's performance will be crucial as he steps into a more prominent role.
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