White Sox move Davis Martin to 15-day injured list with finger blister, recall two left-right options

The White Sox placed right-hander Davis Martin on the 15-day injured list on Friday, a transaction tied to a blister on his right middle finger. The move changes the short-term calculus for Chicago’s rotation and bullpen depth, forcing the organization to plug a gap in its pitching corps while Martin’s finger issue is managed.

In the corresponding roster adjustments, the White Sox recalled right-hander José Urquidy and left-hander Tyler Schweitzer. Those call-ups are designed to keep innings and leverage options available as the team works through August games, when bullpen arms and spot starters often get called upon more frequently.

Chicago also made an option move to clear space on the active roster. The White Sox optioned right-hander Tanner McDougal in conjunction with Martin’s placement on the injured list. Option decisions like this usually reflect the immediate need to add two fresh arms at the major-league level while preserving minor-league depth and maintaining roster balance.

According to the team’s reported announcement, Martin’s blister had been present in a way that prompted a conversation about how it was affecting him, though the reporting noted that it was unclear when the blister first started bothering him. That detail matters because it suggests the injury is being monitored for how it impacts pitch feel and command, not simply that it appeared on a specific date.

A finger blister is the kind of ailment that can be more disruptive than its headline implies. For pitchers, skin conditions can interfere with grip, causing trouble with breaking balls, command, and even the ability to repeat pitches consistently from pitch to pitch. Putting a pitcher on the 15-day injured list gives the organization a structured timeline to decide when he can return without rushing him back into a situation where he may have to compensate.

As the White Sox look at their next stretch, the practical question is how quickly they can stabilize pitching roles after this latest availability adjustment. Urquidy and Schweitzer’s recalls provide flexibility in handedness and pitching styles, while McDougal’s demotion indicates Chicago is likely recalibrating its bullpen usage and matchups. Martin’s status will be the key follow-up point, since the organization’s decision-making will hinge on when the blister issue resolves enough for him to pitch effectively.