Right-hander Huascar Brazobán is back. The White Sox activated the reliever from the injured list on September 20, 2026, returning him to Chicago's active roster at a point in the regular season where every functional bullpen arm matters. This is a real addition to the pitching staff — Brazobán is a known commodity in the Chicago relief corps, and manager-level decisions about roster construction late in a regular season do not happen in a vacuum. The Sox want him available, and now he is.
What His Return Means for the White Sox Bullpen
Brazobán returns as a middle-relief option with prior MLB experience pitching for Chicago. The details of his 2026 IL stint have not been disclosed, so the honest question heading into his first appearances back is how sharp he looks out of the gate. That gets answered on the mound. What is already settled: he is on the active roster as of September 20, 2026, eligible to pitch at Guaranteed Rate Field or on the road as the White Sox finish out the regular season schedule. Adding a live arm to the bullpen — even one returning from the IL — gives Tony La Russa's successor real options in late-game situations down the stretch.
- Brazobán activated from the IL: September 20, 2026
- Role: middle-relief option for Chicago's bullpen
- Impact: expands White Sox bullpen depth for the final regular-season stretch, including home games at Guaranteed Rate Field
