DANNY MENDICK NEWS

Back on bench Mendick is out of the lineup for Thursday's game against the Royals.

Impact Mendick picked up starts in the last three games and went 3-for-10 with a solo home run and two additional runs during that stretch, but he's expected to see limited use as a utility man moving forward. Josh Harrison recently overcame a shoulder injury and Yoan Moncada (oblique) is set to begin a minor-league rehab assignment Saturday, with the latter's eventual return from the 10-day injured list bringing the White Sox back to full strength in the infield.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Vaughn homers as White Sox stop slide by topping Royals 7-3

Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped an eight-game slide with a 7-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

As White Sox struggle out of the gate, is it already time to panic?

The defending AL Central champion White Sox are struggling to even play .500 ball. Jake Mintz breaks down why.

APRIL 26, 2022

Goes yard Sunday Mendick went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and two runs scored Sunday against the Twins.

Impact Jake Burger has served as the team's primary third baseman with Yoan Moncada (oblique) and Josh Harrison (shoulder) sidelined. However, Mendick drew a spot start Sunday, and he delivered a solo homer to lead off the seventh inning for his first long ball of the season. Burger has only one hit across his last 19 at-bats, so it's possible that Mendick picks up some extra playing time in the short term if he continues to hit well.

APRIL 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton's 2nd HR, 469-foot shot, lifts Twins over ChiSox 6-4

Byron Buxton hit his second home of the game, a 469-foot, three-run drive that overcame a 10th-inning deficit and lifted the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago White Sox 6-4

APRIL 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ramírez slam, 5 RBIs as Guardians sweep White Sox 11-1, 2-1

José Ramírez hit his second grand slam of the season in an 11-1 win, then had an RBI double in a 2-1 victory as the Cleveland Guardians swept a doubleheader from the Chicago White...

APRIL 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to bench Mendick is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Mendick will retreat to the bench after he made his first start of the season in Sunday's 10-1 win over the Tigers. The White Sox elected to go with a right-handed-heavy lineup in that game to counter Tigers southpaw Tarik Skubal, and Mendick did his part by going 1-for-4 with an RBI double. Mendick could see one or two starts per week against lefties moving forward, but his at-bats likely won't come on a consistent enough basis to make him usable even in most AL-only leagues.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Joins playoff roster Mendick will be on the White Sox's playoff roster for the ALDS against the Astros.

Impact The White Sox elected to go with an additional utility player over an extra reliever. Mendick does provide good defensive versatility, as he's appeared at six different positions this season, but he doesn't provide much else. He's a career .239/.298/.342 hitter and isn't much of a weapon as a pinch runner, either, as he has below-average sprint speed and has yet to steal a base in 120 career major-league games.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sheets, White Sox beat Angels 9-3 in Maddon's Chicago return

Rookie Gavin Sheets hit a long three-run homer and had four RBIs in his first three-hit game, and the White Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-3 in Joe Maddon’s first game back in C...

SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox reinstate Giolito, Anderson in flurry of moves

The AL-Central leading Chicago White Sox have reinstated right-hander Lucas Giolito and All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson from the 10-day injured list

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent to minors Mendick was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

Impact Mendick gave the White Sox additional infield depth while Tim Anderson was out with a hamstring injury. With Anderson returning from the injured list Tuesday, Mendick is no longer needed and will head back to the minors.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shaw singles in 10th, Red Sox beat White Sox 9-8

Travis Shaw hit a tiebreaking single in the 10th inning after belting a three-run homer in the third, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Chicago White Sox 9-8

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grandal, Abreu power White Sox to 4-2 win over Pirates

Yasmani Grandal and Jose Abreu homered, and five relievers combined for 4 2/3 innings of two-hit ball as the Chicago White Sox beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-2 on Tuesday night

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back with big-league club The White Sox recalled Mendick from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

Impact The infielder had been optioned to the minors Thursday, but he now rejoins the White Sox to fill the roster spot of Lance Lynn (knee). Granted, Mendick may have been recalled Wednesday anyways, as rosters expand to 28 at the start of September. He figures to get sparse playing time as a backup option across Chicago's infield.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodón wins in return from injury, White Sox beat Jays 10-7

Luis Robert hit a two-run home run, Carlos Rodón won in his return from the injured list and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 10-7

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dropped from active roster Mendick was optioned by the White Sox on Thursday.

Impact Mendick retreated to the bench Wednesday as Tim Anderson returned from a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury. He'll now exit the roster entirely as the White Sox clear a spot for Carlos Rodon (shoulder) to return from the injured list. It's possible Mendick returns when rosters expand in September, as he gives the White Sox cover at several positions off the bench, but his .217/.306/.289 slash line through 66 games this season indicates that he's unlikely to find himself receiving regular at-bats.

AUGUST 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to reserve role Mendick is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact Mendick started at shortstop in each of Chicago's last four games, going 5-for-16 with two doubles and an RBI. With Tim Anderson (hamstrings) back in the starting nine for Wednesday's contest, Mendick's time as an everyday player now looks to be over.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Makes fourth straight start Mendick started at shortstop and went 2-for-5 with an RBI in Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Mendick made his fourth consecutive start at shortstop Tuesday, replacing the injured Tim Anderson (leg). That might be the last start for Mendick, as Anderson is due back Wednesday, per Jordan Horrobin of MLB.com.

AUGUST 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jays score winning run on wild pitch, beat White Sox 2-1

Pinch-runner Breyvic Valera scored the tiebreaking run on a wild pitch in the eighth inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Chicago White Sox 2-1

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starts at 3B Mendick started at third base and went 1-for-2 in Sunday's 5-3 loss to the Yankees.

Impact Yoan Moncada was given a day off from the field and served as designated hitter, giving Mendick an opportunity to start. He was eventually replaced for a pinch hitter, lefty-batting Jake Lamb, when righty Stephen Ridings entered the game. Mendick could get the utility infield assignments that would normally go to Leury Garcia, who was placed on the 7-day concussion list retroactive to Aug. 13.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Odor, Cortes help Yankees beat White Sox 5-3

Rougned Odor hit a two-run homer, Nestor Cortes pitched six solid innings and the New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox 5-3

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins major-league club Mendick was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.

Impact The 27-year-old returned to Triple-A after serving as the 27th man for Thursday's "Field of Dreams" game, and he'll rejoin the White Sox on Sunday with Leury Garcia (concession) on the injured list. Mendick should fill a utility role during his time with the big-league team.

AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returned to minors Mendick was returned to Triple-A Charlotte after the team's "Field of Dreams" Game on Thursday.

Impact This move was procedural as Mendick was called up as the 27th player for the contest. He entered the game as a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning but grounded out. Though he'll head back to Charlotte for now, it's possible that Mendick will find himself back up with the big-league club in short order if Adam Engel's groin injury forces him to the injured list.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Anderson HR for Chisox, walkoff end in Field of Dreams game

Tim Anderson hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning into the cornfield to end the Field of Dreams game in cinematic fashion

AUGUST 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Up as extra man Mendick was called up by the White Sox to serve as the extra man for Thursday's "Field of Dreams" game against the Yankees.

Impact Teams usually only get to add a 27th player when they play twice in one day, but they'll also get one for this special occasion in Dyersville, Iowa. Mendick can cover multiple positions off the bench for the White Sox but is unlikely to play a major role in the contest.

AUGUST 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE