Tim Elko, the Chicago White Sox first baseman, exited Game 1 of the doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians due to right knee soreness. Manager Will Venable made a defensive switch, replacing Elko with Colson Montgomery. Elko started the game batting eighth but had limited impact, as he struck out once and made a play on a deflected ball. He was recently recalled from Triple-A Charlotte and is currently batting .145 with a .564 OPS, though he has succeeded in the minors with better statistics.
Elko started the game at first base, batting eighth. It is currently unclear when the injury occurred, but this story will be updated postgame with more information.
Elko is batting .145 with a .564 OPS in 67 plate appearances with the White Sox this season. But he's had plenty of success in the minor leagues.
The White Sox recalled Elko from Triple-A Charlotte ahead of Wednesday's series finale against the Toronto Blue Jays. He's 0-for-4 with four strikeouts in his third stint with the White Sox this season.
Elko caught a pop up in foul territory in the top of the second inning, and he struck out on five pitches in his lone plate appearance.
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