Korey Lee suffers severe ankle injury during White Sox game against Guardians

In the United States on April 9, 2025, during a closely contested game between the Chicago White Sox and the Cleveland Guardians, catcher Korey Lee experienced a significant injury in the sixth inning. Lee was attempting to return to first base following a strikeout by pinch hitter Nick Maton when he rolled his left ankle while stepping awkwardly on the first-base bag as he was being tagged out. The injury occurred in a pivotal moment of the game and required assistance from the team’s training staff to leave the field. Following the injury, the White Sox announced that both Korey Lee and outfielder Mike Tauchman would be placed on the 10-day injured list. Tauchman is dealing with a strained right hamstring after an unusual play that concluded the game for the White Sox, where he was injured rounding third base. The team's loss to the Guardians was marked by these injuries that could impact their performance in upcoming games. The White Sox made immediate roster adjustments in response to the injuries. They added outfielder Joshua Palacios from Triple-A Charlotte and catcher Omar Narváez from Double-A Birmingham. Both players are expected to step in during this challenging period for the team, which is already facing a tough season. The roster changes reflect the organization’s urgency to maintain competitiveness while dealing with these setbacks. Korey Lee had only played nine games this season before his injury and was batting at a .333 average, which showed promise for the young catcher. As injuries like these can have ripple effects throughout the team's dynamic, the White Sox will now have to adjust their strategies while hoping for a swift recovery from their injured players.