What happened: The Chicago White Sox added CF Tristan Peters to the AL All-Star roster, replacing Nick Kurtz, according to Bnightengale. Peters joins Munetaka Murakami among the club's roster additions over the past 24 hours, per the report.
Why it matters: Peters' selection caps a first half in which he hit for the cycle and helped Chicago to a 48-45 record, tied for the club's best stretch of the season at 4-1 over its last five. The White Sox have won seven of their last ten meetings with the Athletics, their opponent this weekend.
By the numbers: Peters' 2026 line: .303/.357/.484/.841, 6 HR, 20 2B, 3 3B, 35 RBI, 37 R, 9 OAA, 3.0 WAR.
What to watch: The White Sox host the Athletics with first pitch approaching before the All-Star break.