DETROIT, MI - JULY 4: Brian Goodwin #18 of the Chicago White Sox heads for the dugout after striking out against the Detroit Tigers during the ninth inning at Comerica Park on July 4, 2021, in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
Before their Wednesday afternoon game, the Chicago White Sox made a headline-level roster transaction. They activated Adam Engel from the injured list which was expected this week but they designated Adam Eaton for assignment. That came as a major surprise as most thought they would just send Jake Burger or Gavin Sheets back to AAA.