In a surprise move, former Cal star Andrew Vaughn, a fixture in the Chicago White Sox lineup since 2021, has been sent down to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights in hopes he will regain his rhythm at the plate.

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.

Andrew Vaughn, a mainstay in the Chicago White Sox lineup since 2021, was sent to Triple-A Charlotte on Friday along with Tim Elko.