Joey Bart Injures Left Hand in Third Game with White Sox

Joey Bart, the recently acquired catcher for the Chicago White Sox, suffered a fracture in his left hand during his third game with the team. The injury occurred when he was struck by a 98 mph fastball thrown by Red Sox reliever Erik Miller.

Following the injury, Bart was replaced by Drew Romo. The fracture diagnosis suggests that Bart will likely be placed on the injured list, prompting the White Sox to consider recalling Edgar Quero from Triple-A Charlotte to share catching duties with Romo. This situation is particularly challenging for the team as they await the return of Kyle Teel, who is recovering from a high ankle sprain.

The White Sox acquired Bart at a low cost, trading Duncan Davitt to the Braves, who were looking to reduce their catching roster. Bart was expected to compete for the starting catcher position until Teel's return, but now the team may need to explore other options, including recent minor league signee Eric Haase or potential trades for players like Riley Adams or Kody Huff, who are performing well in Triple-A.