White Sox rookie All-Star pitcher Shane Smith spoke to the media Saturday after pitching a live batting practice session while on the injured list with a left ankle sprain.

The Sox have won six of their first seven games out of the All-Star break without their All-Star representative, but Smith should be back soon.

From the red carpet to the Home Run Derby to the game itself, Chicago White Sox starter Shane Smith soaked up every minute of his All-Star experience.

CHICAGO –– Shane Smith's rookie season hit a road bump just days after pitching in the 2025 MLB All-Star game. He suffered a left ankle sprain while running during the team’s workout day on July 17 at PNC Park in Pittsburgh and was placed on the 15-day injured list.

TOP PERFORMERS: Lenyn Sosa has a .264 batting average to lead the White Sox, and has 16 doubles, a triple and nine home runs. Chase Meidroth is 14 for 46 with a home run and four RBIs over the last 10 games.

Chicago White Sox rookie right-hander Shane Smith has gone from being selected in the Rule 5 Draft in December to pitching in the All-Star Game in July.

Shane Smith was picked as the Chicago White Sox's lone All-Star after an impressive start to his rookie campaign, but he will miss at least two weeks of action with a sprained ankle.

White Sox rookie Shane Smith has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a sprained left ankle, four days after the right-hander pitched in the All-Star Game as Chicago’s lone representative.