The White Sox traded infielder Lenyn Sosa to the Blue Jays on Monday for minor-league outfield prospect Jordan Rich and a player to be named or cash considerations.
At-bats had been hard to come by this season for Sosa, who led the Sox with 22 home runs and 75 RBI in 2025 but was a defensive liability in his five seasons on the South Side.
The 26-year-old Sosa, who was 7-for-33 with three doubles in 12 games before his departure, had been one of the two longest-tenured players on the Sox’ roster, alongside pitcher Davis Martin.
‘‘Lenyn is a special hitter, one of our best hitters,’’ manager Will Venable said Sunday, the day before the trade was announced. ‘‘As you’re trying to figure out what’s the best thing to do on a daily basis for your lineup and your path to finding a win, we prioritize defense here early.’’
The trade left an open roster spot for the Sox, who said they would make a corresponding move before their series opener at home Tuesday against the Rays, when top pitching prospect Noah Schultz is scheduled to make his major-league debut. Sources have said the Sox are considering calling up utility player Sam Antonacci.
Rich, 18, was the Blue Jays’ 17th-round draft pick last year out of American Heritage High School in Plantation, Florida, near Fort Lauderdale. The 5-10, 175-pounder has yet to appear in a professional game and was assigned to the Sox’ team in the Arizona Complex League.
There will be some familiar faces to welcome Sosa to the Jays, including former Sox teammates Dylan Cease and Eloy Jimenez. Jimenez was called up Sunday for his first big-league action in almost two years.