Brady Farkas

The No. 8 prospect in the Sox' system, he'll hit seventh in his major league debut against the Boston Red Sox.

Chase Meidroth, acquired from the Boston Red Sox in the Garrett Crochet trade this offseason, is set to make his major league debut on Friday. Unfortunately, for him to get to Chicago, reliever Justin Anderson had to go.

Brandon Drury, who has been attempting to make the Chicago White Sox roster, has fractured his left thumb and will undergo further testing.

Drew Thorpe, formerly one of the top prospects in baseball, is headed for Tommy John surgery that will keep him out all season.

There's inexperienced, and there's Sean Burke, who will get the ball for the White Sox when they open the season with the Los Angeles Angels.

Yoan Moncada, who frustrated White Sox fans with his lack of availability, could end up needing to start the year on the injured list for the Los Angeles Angels.

Josh Rojas, who figures to start the season in the infield for the Sox, left Saturday's game with a big toe injury.

Shingo Takatsu, who spent two years with the Chicago White Sox, including a portion of the World Championship 2005 season, is the manager of the Yakult Swallows.