DOMINIC FLETCHER NEWS

Clears waivers The White Sox outrighted Fletcher to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Impact Fletcher lost his spot on the 40-man roster prior to Opening Day but will stick around in the White Sox organization after going unclaimed off waivers. The 27-year-old outfielder struggled mightily during his time at the big-league level in 2024, slashing .206/.252/.256 with a 4.7 percent walk rate and 24.2 percent strikeout rate over 240 plate appearances.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

White Sox's Josh Rojas, Bryan Ramos and Mike Tauchman placed on the 10-day injured list

The Chicago White Sox have placed infielders Josh Rojas and Bryan Ramos and outfielder Mike Tauchman on the 10-day injured list on opening day

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Removed from 40-man roster The White Sox designated Fletcher for assignment Thursday, Jared Wyllys of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Fletcher has managed just a .234/.281/.310 batting line to this point at the big-league level. He might only be a fourth outfielder even if he reaches his potential, but it's possible he draws interest via trade or waivers.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

White Sox infielder Josh Rojas is dealing with a hairline fracture in his right big toe

Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Rojas has a hairline fracture in his right big toe, putting his availability for opening day in question

MARCH 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Misses out on Opening Day roster The White Sox optioned Fletcher to Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Impact Even with Chicago's outfield depth being tested so far this spring with Andrew Benintendi (hand) and Austin Slater (oblique) likely set to begin the season on the injured list, Fletcher was unable to distinguish himself in the competition for a roster spot. After producing a lowly .508 OPS in 240 plate appearances with the White Sox in 2024, Fletcher continued to struggle in Cactus League play this spring, going just 4-for-33 with nine strikeouts. The 27-year-old should get the chance to play on an everyday basis at Charlotte to begin the season.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Rare contribution with bat Fletcher went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored Thursday against the Angels.

Impact Fletcher has gotten steady run in right field for much of the second half and has shown some slight improvement with the bat relative to the first half. Neverthless, he's still maintained only a .236 wOBA and .229 batting average with 10 RBI and 10 runs scored across 145 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Tuesday's lineup Fletcher is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Angels.

Impact He'll take a seat for the series opener after starting each of the previous five games. Zach DeLoach will cover right field for the White Sox while Fletcher gets some rest.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting versus southpaw Fletcher is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Angels, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Fletcher has mostly been an everyday player since mid-August, but this will be the second straight day he's out of the lineup against a left-hander. Zach DeLoach will play right field and bat leadoff for the White Sox.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Exiting lineup vs. lefty Fletcher is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Athletics.

Impact After starting in each of Chicago's last four games, the lefty-hitting Fletcher will retreat to the bench while Oakland sends southpaw JP Sears to the hill. Corey Julks will check in for Fletcher in right field.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting bench vs. southpaw Fletcher is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Fletcher will take a seat along with fellow left-handed hitters Gavin Sheets and Nicky Lopez while southpaw Joey Cantillo takes the hill for the Guardians. Corey Julks will replace Fletcher in right field and will bat leadoff.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Smacks first White Sox homer Fletcher went 1-for-5 with a two-run homer and three total RBI in Wednesday's 8-1 win over the Orioles.

Impact Fletcher had gone 54 games with a long ball this season before he cranked a two-run shot off Albert Suarez in the fourth inning Wednesday. The 27-year-old Fletcher had gone 0-for-9 in his previous nine contests. Overall, he's slashing just .217/.267/.280 with 12 runs scored and 13 RBI across 173 plate appearances this year.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against lefty Fletcher is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Orioles.

Impact Fletcher has a .200/.220/.225 slash line and 29.3 percent strikeout rate over his past 11 games and will hit the bench for Tuesday's contest. Corey Julks will start in right field against Baltimore lefty Cade Povich.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back in regular role Fletcher went 2-for-4 with a double Monday against the Giants.

Impact Fletcher lost playing time to Corey Julks in early August, but he's now started five straight games in right field. Since being recalled to the big leagues July 29, he has hit .308 with just a 12.2 percent strikeout rate across 39 at-bats. Fletcher has also chipped in four RBI and five runs scored in that span.

AUGUST 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting against righty again Fletcher is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Fletcher appeared to be headed for a strong-side platoon role in the White Sox outfield after he was recalled from Triple-A Charlotte on July 29, but he now finds himself on the bench for the fourth game in a row and the second straight matchup with a right-handed pitcher. Rather than committing to Fletcher in a regular role in right field alongside Luis Robert and Andrew Benintendi, Gavin Sheets has continued to receive playing time at the position, while the White Sox have rotated a number of different players at designated hitter.

AUGUST 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Tuesday Fletcher isn't in the White Sox's lineup for Tuesday's game against the Athletics.

Impact Fletcher will be missing his third consecutive start after going 3-for-11 in five games since returning to the majors. Gavin Sheets will fill the opening in right field while Lenyn Sosa serves as Chicago's DH, moving Brooks Baldwin into second base with Nicky Lopez at shortstop.

AUGUST 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against LHP Fletcher is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Athletics.

Impact The lefty-hitting Fletcher will dodge a matchup with southpaw JP Sears on Monday, yielding to Corey Julks in right field. While he'll be on the bench to start the contest, Fletcher has been seeing regular playing time against right-handed pitching since Tommy Pham was traded.

AUGUST 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Taking on regular role in outfield Fletcher is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Twins.

Impact Fletcher had started each of the White Sox's last four games in the outfield, going 3-for-11 with a walk, a run scored and an RBI over that stretch. Though he'll be on the bench for the series finale, the lefty-hitting Fletcher looks like he'll be given the opportunity to play regularly against right-handed pitching after the White Sox shipped Tommy Pham to the Cardinals prior to the trade deadline.

AUGUST 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins major-league club The White Sox recalled Fletcher from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Impact Fletcher is absorbing the roster spot vacated by Tommy Pham, who was traded to the Cardinals. The 26-year-old Fletcher has just a .480 OPS in 28 games with the White Sox this season but could play semi-regularly around the outfield.

JULY 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Activated, optioned to Charlotte The White Sox reinstated Fletcher (shoulder) from the 10-day injured list Wednesday and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte.

Impact Fletcher's rehab assignment was transferred from the Arizona Complex League to Triple-A on Thursday, and he'll remain in Charlotte despite being fully recovered from his left shoulder strain. The 26-year-old outfielder slashed just .173/.253/.227 across 84 plate appearances during his time in the majors, though a return to Chicago may be possible if Fletcher heats up in the minor leagues.

JULY 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Moves rehab assignment to Triple-A Fletcher (shoulder) had his rehab assignment transferred to Triple-A Charlotte on Thursday and went 2-for-7 with a solo home run and a walk in his first two rehab games with the cl...

Impact Fletcher had previously played in two rehab games in the rookie-level Arizona Complex League before reporting to Charlotte. The outfielder has been on the shelf since June 4 with a left shoulder strain and shouldn't require a lengthy rehab assignment, but the White Sox could nonetheless choose to keep him with Charlotte throughout the week since the team might not have a spot available for him on the big-league roster. Andrew Benintendi, Luis Robert and Tommy Pham are the White Sox's regular starters in the outfield, with Corey Julks and Gavin Sheets available as depth options behind them.

JULY 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on 60-day IL Fletcher was recalled from Triple-A Reno and placed on the 60-day injured list Monday with a fractured left index finger.

Impact Fletcher suffered the injured at Reno in late August. Adding him to the major-league IL allows the Diamondbacks another 40-man roster spot, which they will use on Andrew Saalfrank. Fletcher is now officially done for the season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on minor-league IL Fletcher (undisclosed) was placed on the 7-day minor-league injured list Thursday, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.

Impact Fletcher was optioned to Triple-A Reno in early July and has maintained a .252 average with seven home runs, 25 RBI and 35 runs scored in 31 games since. Those numbers were achieved in a hitter-friendly environment, though it's still possible he'll get another chance in Arizona before the close of the campaign. However, this injury will decrease that likelihood.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to Reno Arizona optioned Fletcher to Triple-A Reno on Friday.

Impact Fletcher had gone 4-for-15 with zero extra-base hits since being recalled to the majors June 30. This demotion seems like good news for the status of Corbin Carroll's right shoulder.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Fletcher was not in Tuesday's starting lineup, as Corbin Carroll returned from a shoulder injury.

Impact Fletcher had made three consecutive starts, playing all three outfield spots, while Carroll rehabbed his injury. He entered Tuesday's game as a pinch runner and finished out the game in right field.

JULY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Opportunity could close Fletcher started in right field and went 1-for-4 in Sunday's 5-2 loss to the Angels.

Impact Fletcher made a third straight start in place of Corbin Carroll, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury since last Thursday. Carroll served as a pinch hitter Sunday and could rejoin the team Tuesday, which would curb Fletcher's at-bats. It's unclear how the Diamondbacks will adjust the lineup once Carroll is ready, as they currently have six outfielders on the roster. Presumably, either Fletcher or Kyle Lewis will head back to Triple-A Reno.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE