In a move that was sounding inevitable as of yesterday, the White Sox placed Andrew Vaughn on the injured list with a bruised and sore right hand, retroactive to May 2.
The move will take Vaughn out of the remainder of the road trip (Boston, Friday-Sunday) and the entire home series hosting Cleveland (May 9-11). He will be eligible for activation no earlier than the Yankees series beginning May 12.
The 24-year-old was hurt on a Mike Mayers pitch on April 29 vs. the Angels. Vaughn has been the brightest offensive player for the White Sox not named Tim Anderson, hitting .