Just a couple days after White Sox manager Will Venable lauded his early spring performance, outfielder Everson Pereira was scratched from the White Sox lineup with tightness in his right side. At this stage of the spring, caution is always better, so it’s possible the White Sox are just trying to protect their young outfielder. But if Pereira’s injury causes him to miss any time, it further complicates an already-difficult decision for the White Sox regarding the Opening Day Roster.
Pereira scratched with tightness on his right side
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) February 20, 2026
Pereira, 24, was acquired from the Rays in the trade that sent right-handers Steven Wilson and Yoendrys Gomez to Tampa back in November.