# MLB injury setbacks and White Sox divisional lead > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-player-injury-setbacks > Updated: 2026-08-21T00:13:24.000Z. Sources: 61. Developments: 4. Major League Baseball continues to see significant injury setbacks and shifting divisional standings. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Hunter Greene has undergone Tommy John surgery for the second time to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow. The recovery is estimated at 12 to 18 months, potentially sidelining him through the 2026 and 2027 seasons. In Detroit, the Tigers are managing roster instability due to injuries to All-Star outfielder Riley Greene, who was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right hamstring strain sustained after being hit by a pitch. To address this, the Tigers selected outfielder Corey Julks from Triple-A Toledo and designated pitcher Troy Watson for assignment. Outfielder James Outman also remains sidelined following a concussion. The Chicago White Sox have capitalized on these challenges, completing a three-game series sweep of the Tigers at Comerica Park. The sweep, highlighted by home runs from Munetaka Murakami and Miguel Vargas, extended the White Sox’s lead in the American League Central to 5.5 games over Detroit. Now holding a 66-61 record, the White Sox are approaching a potential postseason berth, marking a turnaround from previous seasons of over 100 losses. However, the team faces pitching depth concerns, specifically with starter Davis Martin on the 15-day injured list due to a blister. Despite these rotation issues, the White Sox recently secured a 6-4 walk-off victory against the Mets, fueled by home runs from Randal Grichuk and Colson Montgomery. ## Claims - The Chicago White Sox completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. (corroborated by 6 sources) - The White Sox won the final game of the series with a score of 7-5. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run home run in the seventh inning to give the White Sox a lead. (corroborated by 4 sources) - Munetaka Murakami hit a two-run, go-ahead home run in the seventh inning. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Detroit rookie Brett Callahan hit a two-run triple on the first pitch of his major league career. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The White Sox extended their AL Central lead to 5.5 games over the Tigers. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Sean Newcomb pitched the final two innings to earn his fourth save of the season. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The Chicago White Sox defeated the Detroit Tigers 7-5 to complete a three-game series sweep. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The White Sox extended their AL Central lead over the Tigers to 5.5 games. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The White Sox extended their lead in the AL Central to 5.5 games over the Tigers. (corroborated by 3 sources) - In his major league debut, Detroit's Brett Callahan hit a two-run triple on the first pitch of his career. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Sean Newcomb earned his fourth save by pitching the final two innings. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-21: Chicago White Sox lead AL Central amid pitching concerns Leading the American League Central, the Chicago White Sox face pitching depth concerns with Davis Martin on the IL, despite recent momentum including a 6-4 walk-off win led by Jake Rogers. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-white-sox-lead-al-central-amid-pitching-concerns ### 2026-08-16: Chicago White Sox sweep Detroit Tigers to extend AL Central lead The Chicago White Sox swept the Detroit Tigers in a three-game series, extending their lead in the AL Central to 5.5 games following a 7-5 victory highlighted by Munetaka Murakami's home run. 32 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-white-sox-sweep-detroit-tigers-in-three-game-series ### 2026-08-14: Chicago White Sox extend AL Central lead with wins over Tigers The Chicago White Sox extended their AL Central lead with consecutive wins over the Detroit Tigers, including a 9-5 victory and a 4-3 win. Elsewhere, the Texas Rangers snapped a skid against the Athletics. 27 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-face-injury-setbacks-amid-wild-card-hunt ### 2026-08-12: Hunter Greene and Riley Greene face major MLB injury setbacks MLB players Hunter Greene (Reds) and Riley Greene (Tigers) face significant injury setbacks, with Hunter undergoing second Tommy John surgery and Riley placed on the IL with a hamstring strain. 15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-tigers-place-riley-greene-on-10-day-injured-list --- Cite as: MLB injury setbacks and White Sox divisional lead. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/mlb-player-injury-setbacks