White Sox could lose potential Opening Day outfield option before spring games begin

Aug 29, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Everson Pereira (45) celebrates after hitting a home run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn Images | Daniel Kucin Jr.-Imagn ImagesJust a couple days after White Sox manager Will Venable lauded his early spring performance, outfielder Everson Pereira was scratched from the White Sox lineup with tightness in his right side. At this stage of the spring, caution is always better, so it’s possible the White Sox are just trying to protect their young outfielder. But if Pereira’s injury causes him to miss any time, it further complicates an already-difficult decision for the White Sox regarding the Opening Day Roster.

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