Pham is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Twins.
Pham will get a breather after he started all three games in center field against the Rays over the weekend after the White Sox selected his contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday. He batted out of the No. 2 spot in each of those contests, going 5-for-14 with three runs. Rafael Ortega will get the nod in center field Monday, but Pham should hold down a near-everyday role for a White Sox squad lacking in competent bats.
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White Sox's Tommy Pham: Makes debut with White Sox
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Pham went 2-for-5 with a run scored Friday against the Rays.
Pham made his debut with the White Sox on Friday and hit second with righty Zach Eflin on the mound. Chicago has used a rotation in its outfield to begin the season, though Pham should play nearly every day in center field while providing well-rounded production at the dish.
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White Sox's Tommy Pham: Added to big-league roster
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The White Sox selected Pham's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Friday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Signed to a minor-league contract April 15, Pham has been knocking some rust off at Charlotte, where he went 5-for-17 with one double, two stolen bases and a 3:1 K:BB. The 36-year-old should receive regular playing time in the outfield for the White Sox, with most of it likely to come between center and right field. Pham had a .774 OPS with 16 homers and 22 steals in 2023 and makes for a viable fantasy option in most formats.
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White Sox's Tommy Pham: Latches on with White Sox
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Pham agreed to a minor-league contract with Chicago on Monday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Rumors were swirling over the weekend that both sides were close to a deal, and Pham should now get a chance to provide a boost for a White Sox team that has been scuffling to start the 2024 season. Per Rosenthal, Chicago has until April 25 to add Pham to the big-league roster, otherwise he can request his release. It's unclear whether the club will keep the 36-year-old in the minor leagues for a brief stint to get acclimated before promoting him.
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Tommy Pham: Nearing deal with White Sox
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Pham and the White Sox are closing in on a contract agreement, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Pham has remained unsigned as the 2024 campaign has gotten underway, but he appears to have found a suitor. The outfielder appeared in 129 games with the Mets and Diamondbacks during the 2023 regular season, batting .256 with 16 homers, 68 RBI, 55 runs scored and 22 stolen bases over 426 at-bats. If he does ultimately end up in Chicago, Pham will provide the team with some much-needed help in the outfield with Eloy Jimenez (thigh) and Luis Robert (hip) on the shelf.
Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports Sunday that Pham and the Padres are negotiating a one-year deal.
The 36-year-old split last season between the Diamondbacks and Mets, and he had a solid campaign with a .256/.328/.446 slash line in 129 contests. Jurickson Profar is currently penciled in as San Diego's starting left fielder, though Pham would likely take over that job if a deal is reached.
Diamondbacks' Tommy Pham: Back in lineup for Game 6
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Pham will start at designated hitter and bat fifth Monday in Game 6 of the NLCS in Philadelphia, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports.
Pham was removed for a pinch runner in Game 3 and for a pinch hitter in Game 4 before not starting Game 5. He'll get another shot to start Game 6 as the Diamondbacks attempt to stave off elimination. Pham is just 1-for-13 with six strikeouts so far during the NLCS.
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Diamondbacks' Tommy Pham: Sitting Game 5
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Pham isn't in the Diamondbacks' lineup for Game 5 of the NLCS versus the Phillies.
Pham has gone 1-for-13 with six strikeouts through the first four games of the NLCS, so he'll get a chance to regroup as he sits out Game 5. Pavin Smith will serve as Arizona's designated hitter instead and bat fifth.
