The Chicago White Sox have long been out of the playoff picture. But the team is showing character under first-year manager Will Venable. Despite playing out a lost season, the White Sox embarrassed the Minnesota Twins in a four-game sweep. Chicago has now won five straight games for the first time since early June 2023.

If the White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers in Friday’s series opener, they’ll have their first six-game win streak since May 2022.

Eying an upset over their division rivals, the White Sox made a series of roster moves. The team activated relief pitcher Dan Altavilla from the IL and selected the contract of outfielder Dominic Fletcher. In corresponding moves, Chicago sent RHP Jonathan Cannon and infielder Tim Elko to the minors.

White Sox make moves while eying six

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