Chicago White Sox' Probable Starter Now Nursing Lower Body Injury as Season Nears

Josh Rojas, who figures to start the season in the infield for the Sox, left Saturday's game with a big toe injury.

Chicago White Sox third base Josh Rojas (5) makes the play for an out against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning at Camelback Ranch-Glendale on March 8. | Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Veteran infielder Josh Rojas left Saturday's spring training game early because of right big toe soreness, according to the Chicago White Sox on social media. There's been no indication as to what's to come for Rojas, but it's likely that he'll receive testing and further evaluation.

After being signed to a one-year deal this offseason, Rojas figures to be a starter in the infield, although it's unknown where exactly he'll play. He played third base last season for the Seattle Mariners, but was predicted earlier this spring to win the second base job on the South Side.

Josh Rojas left today’s game with soreness in his right big toe.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 15, 2025

Rojas is the one of the more established pieces on the White Sox rebuilding roster, having played for the Arizona Diamondbacks and Mariners over six big-league seasons. He played 142 games for Seattle a season ago, hitting .225 with eight homers and 31 RBI.

He should provide solid leadership and a good clubhouse presence for first-year skipper Will Venable.

The White Sox are coming off a historically-bad 41-121 season, but they do have several top prospects that will be worth watching this season. Chicago now boasts one of the best farm systems in baseball and will have multiple prospects make their debuts in 2025.

Chicago will open up the season on March 27 at home against the Los Angeles Angels, who finished last in the American League West a season ago.

However, after adding Yusei Kikuchi, Kenley Jansen, Jorge Soler, Tim Anderson and Yoan Moncada, the Halos feel better about their chances this season as well.

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