White Sox Have Activated Huascar Brazoban
The Chicago White Sox activated reliever Huascar Brazoban from the injured list while optioning Chris Murphy.
Updated on Sept. 20, 2026 in Baseball
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The Chicago White Sox officially activated 36-year-old reliever Huascar Brazoban from the 15-day injured list on September 20. To make room on the active roster, the team optioned 28-year-old Chris Murphy to Triple-A Charlotte.
Why it matters
Brazoban returns to the bullpen after being sidelined since August 25 with a left lat strain. His reinstatement provides the White Sox with experienced relief depth as the team manages its pitching staff through the final stretch of the season.
Huascar Brazoban maintains a 6.30 ERA across 10 relief appearances for Chicago, compared to a 2.56 ERA in 46 outings for the Mets this year. Meanwhile, Chris Murphy concludes his current stint having recorded a 4.81 ERA in 33 appearances.
The players
Huascar Brazoban
He is a 36-year-old relief pitcher who has pitched for both the New York Mets and the Chicago White Sox during the 2026 season.
Chris Murphy
He is a 28-year-old pitcher who has recorded a 4.81 ERA in 33 appearances for the Chicago White Sox this year.
Chicago White Sox
The Chicago White Sox are a professional Major League Baseball team based in Chicago that competes in the American League Central division.
The details
Brazoban was originally acquired by the Chicago White Sox from the New York Mets on August 3. His time with the Chicago bullpen has been limited by injury, whereas Murphy has logged 33 appearances throughout the 2026 season.
Timeline
August 3, 2026: White Sox acquired Huascar Brazoban from New York Mets.
August 25, 2026: Huascar Brazoban placed on the injured list.
September 20, 2026: Brazoban was activated and Murphy was optioned to Triple-A.
Season Trajectory
This roster move follows the pattern of bullpen adjustments that have characterized the team's strategy since the 2026 MLB trade deadline. The activation of veteran arms like Brazoban represents a push to solidify late-inning stability as the organization evaluates its relief options.
The swap of Brazoban for Murphy shifts the late-inning relief rotation, impacting which pitchers may see usage in high-leverage situations. Fantasy owners should note the change in active personnel, as Murphy will no longer be available for immediate appearances in Chicago.
The takeaway
The return of a veteran reliever provides the manager with more tactical flexibility in the closing weeks of the schedule. Monitoring the usage of players returning from soft-tissue injuries like lat strains remains critical for evaluating long-term bullpen durability.
Further reading
For more on roster moves and team updates, visit Chicago Baseball.
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