Vaughn was batting only .189, while Elko had only five hits in his first 32 plate appearances as a major-leaguer. The Sox won their first game without the two — a 4-1 victory over the Rangers on Friday night at Rate Field.

Andrew Vaughn, a mainstay in the Chicago White Sox lineup since 2021, was sent to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday along with Tim Elko.

Prior to Friday's game against the Texas Rangers, general manager Chris Getz gave his thoughts on Andrew Vaughn's struggles in the major leagues and what he hopes to accomplish in the minors.