Breaking down Mike Vasil's SEASON-ENDING injury

The White Sox Podcast w/ Chuck Garfien

Chicago Sports Network

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4.7 • 620 Ratings

🗓️ 18 March 2026

⏱️ 26 minutes

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Summary

The Podcast-pa-looza rolls on as Brooke Fletcher joins the show to break down the tough news surrounding Mike Vasil, who is set to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery. Vasil also shares his own perspective on the injury and the road ahead, offering insight into how he’s handling this major setback. Later, the duo dive into the Chicago White Sox naming their starting rotation, highlighting arms like Shane Smith, Erick Fedde, and Davis Martin, before shifting to the future. They close by previewing the Spring Breakout Game, where several White Sox prospects will get a chance to showcase their talent on a bigger stage.

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0:00.0	The White Sox podcast with Chuck Garfine is brought to you by Wind Creek, Chicago, Southland.
0:05.0	Are you ready for your winning moment? Find it at Wind Creek, Chicago, Southland, where the action never stops.
0:18.2	Hey, everybody, it's Chuck Garfine coming to you from Calelback Ranch, spring training for the White Sox in Glendale, Arizona.
0:25.5	It is the White Sox podcast.
0:27.5	Brought to you, as always, by Wind Creek, Chicago, Southland.
0:31.3	On the podcast today, the news we did not want to share, but it is now a fact.
0:37.3	Mike Vassel out for the season.
0:39.4	He heard his elbow while pitching against the Dodgers last week.
0:42.2	He's going to need Tommy John surgery.
0:45.4	A Rule 5 pick last year.
0:47.7	He hooked on with the White Sox, and what an impact he made with the team on the field and off of it.
0:53.8	So what does this injury mean for Mike and for the White Sox pitching staff, both the
1:00.0	starting rotation, the bullpen, etc.
1:03.0	And who fills the void without Mike here and how Mike will still have a big role
1:10.0	with this team and big effect on this team despite not being able to play.
1:15.9	We'll talk about that and a whole lot more.
1:17.7	We're going to hear from Mike Vassel and also with John and Cannon being sent down to AAA,
1:22.9	we now know the White Sox starting rotation.
1:26.0	In fact, we know the order of the rotation.
1:28.5	A little surprise there.
1:30.0	That is coming up.
1:30.9	And I think I know the starting rotation in AAA.
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