Blue Jays acquire Sosa from White Sox

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired INF Lenyn Sosa from the Chicago White Sox Photo: Toronto Blue Jays

April 13, 2026

Official Toronto Blue Jays News Release

The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired INF Lenyn Sosa from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for OF Jordan Rich and a player to be named later or cash considerations.

Sosa, 26, has appeared in 12 games for the White Sox this season, after playing 140 contests in 2025, where he slashed .264/.293/.434 with career highs in hits (137), doubles (20), home runs (22), and RBI (75), while posting a .727 OPS.

The right-handed hitter from Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela, was signed by the White Sox as an international free agent in 2016, making his MLB debut for the club in 2022. Across five MLB seasons, Sosa has slashed .245/.272/.387 with 43 doubles, a triple, 37 home runs, 128 RBI, and a .659 OPS in 315 games.

Rich, 18, has yet to make his professional debut, after being selected by the Blue Jays in the 17th round of the 2025 First-Year Player Draft out of American Heritage High School. The left-handed hitter from Pembroke Pines, Fla., hit .393 in his senior season with 19 extra-base hits, 38 stolen bases, and a 1.216 OPS.

To make room on the 40-man roster, RHP Shane Bieber has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.