Frequently Asked Questions
Why were the White Sox allowed to add Tommy Pham and Jake Cave after the trade deadline?
Both Pham and Cave were on minor league deals and had not been added to their clubs' 40-man rosters, which means they are not subject to the standard trade deadline rules. That loophole allowed Chicago to bring them in even after the deadline passed.
How does Will Venable plan to use Tommy Pham with the White Sox?
Venable said the White Sox are excited about having Pham as a right-handed bat to use against left-handed pitching. He will primarily be an option off the bench in that specific matchup role.
What is Tommy Pham's career batting record?
Over his 13-year MLB career, Pham has hit .256 with a .749 OPS. He also brings significant postseason experience to the White Sox clubhouse.
Has Tommy Pham played for the White Sox before?
Yes, Pham played 70 games for the White Sox in 2024 before being traded in a three-team deal involving the Dodgers and Cardinals that sent Miguel Vargas to Chicago and Pham and Erick Fedde to St. Louis.
Who is Jake Cave and what has he been doing in 2025?
Jake Cave is a 33-year-old outfielder who spent the 2025 season playing in the KBO before posting a .245/.339/.373 slash line in Triple-A Durham after signing a minor league deal with the Rays. It remains unclear whether he will get a shot on the White Sox major league roster.
Mitchell Kaminski
I’m a Bradley University Sports Communication graduate with five years covering the Chicago White Sox and experience broadcasting for ESPN-partnered Bradley Athletics. I’ve worked as a radio play-by-play announcer in Missouri and currently serve as a TV reporter for ABC 17 News in Columbia.
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