In Tim Elko's MLB debut, the Chicago White Sox lost to the Miami Marlins 3-1 on Saturday to match the worst 40-game start in franchise history.

White Sox first baseman Tim Elko flies out against the Marlins on May 10, 2025, at Rate Field. (Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune) The Sox had Elko at first base and moved Miguel Vargas back to third ...

With the Chicago White Sox calling up first baseman Tim Elko to make his major league debut on Saturday, Sox fans now have another reason to be excited about baseball in 2025. At 11-28, we can’t ...

CHICAGO – The White Sox recalled Tim Elko ahead of Wednesday's 6:40 p.m. ET game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field. The 26-year-old right-hander is playing first base and batting sixth.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) May 10, 2025. Elko’s first phone call made for a special moment for his family. "I was tearing up a little bit when I was telling my dad on the phone,” Elko said.

With Sosa sidelined, the Sox recalled first baseman Tim Elko from Triple-A Charlotte. Advertisement “It’s been a journey and that’s part of the game,” Elko, 26, said.

Chicago White Sox first baseman Tim Elko (30) celebrated with teammates after hitting a walk-off single against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field. Matt Marton-Imagn Images ...

Elko made his MLB debut with the White Sox this season, appearing in 10 games. He slashed .161/.188/.452, with three home runs and five RBI’s. In 39 games with Charlotte, Elko has 11 home runs ...

Tim Elko hit a two-run homer, Adrian Houser pitched six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 4-1 ...

The White Sox optioned Elko to Triple-A Charlotte on Saturday.

CHICAGO – The White Sox recalled Tim Elko ahead of Wednesday's 6:40 p.m. ET game against the Detroit Tigers at Rate Field. The 26-year-old right-hander is playing first base and batting sixth.

Tim Elko was having a rough day at the plate, striking out in three of his first four at-bats Thursday against the Detroit Tigers. The Chicago White Sox first baseman made the most of another ...