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Sox Pitcher Out with Elbow Injury
10 Apr
Summary
- Chris Murphy placed on 15-day IL for elbow impingement.
- Eisart and Davitt recalled to bolster the pitching staff.
- Murphy's season ERA stands at a high 10.50.

The Chicago White Sox announced on Thursday, April 10, 2026, that left-handed reliever Chris Murphy has been placed on the 15-day injured list. The designation is for left elbow impingement syndrome and is retroactive to Wednesday, April 9, 2026.
Murphy, 27, last pitched on Tuesday, April 8, 2026, allowing one run in two-thirds of an inning. He is in his first season with the White Sox and has a 10.50 ERA in six relief appearances, holding a 1-0 record with one save.
To address the roster, the White Sox recalled left-hander Brandon Eisert and right-hander Duncan Davitt from their Triple-A affiliate in Charlotte. Lefty Tyler Schweitzer was optioned to Charlotte. Eisert has pitched for both the Toronto Blue Jays and White Sox, while Davitt has yet to make a major league appearance.
Murphy was acquired from the Boston Red Sox on November 18, 2025. He previously played for Boston in the 2023 and 2025 seasons, missing 2024 after Tommy John surgery. He was originally selected by Boston in the sixth round of the 2019 MLB Draft.