Vaughn was batting only .189, while Elko had only five hits in his first 32 plate appearances as a major-leaguer. The Sox won their first game without the two — a 4-1 victory over the Rangers on Friday night at Rate Field.

The Chicago White Sox are getting two veterans back in their lineup. To make room for them on the roster, they sent a fan favorite back down to Class AAA Charlotte.

One week into Tim Elko's MLB career, one thing has stood out. He has serious power. In the fifth inning of Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field, Elko drove Matthew Boyd's fastball 425 feet over the right-center field wall.