White Sox Trade Vaughn, Claim Noda, Adjust Roster Amid Struggles

The Chicago White Sox have been actively adjusting their roster amid ongoing struggles and injuries, recently recalling utility player Brooks Baldwin and reinstating left-hander Tyler Gilbert from rehab, while claiming first baseman Ryan Noda off waivers from the Boston Red Sox. Noda, who had been designated for assignment by Boston to clear room for top prospect Roman Anthony, is expected to provide first base depth after the White Sox traded former first baseman Andrew Vaughn to the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Aaron Civale. Vaughn, once a highly touted prospect, struggled this season and was sent to Triple-A before being traded, while Civale, who requested a trade after poor performance, is hoped to eat innings for Chicago. The Red Sox moved on from Noda due to growing confidence in their other first base options and had only utilized Noda at the Triple-A level, where he performed well. These moves reflect the White Sox's attempts to stabilize their roster and find contributors amid a challenging season. Overall, the White Sox continue to seek solutions through roster churn, trades, and waiver claims to improve their depth and address performance issues.