Recently Traded Dodgers Infielder Won’t Play This Season Due to Leg Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers sent two young infielders to the Chicago White Sox on Monday via a three-team trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. One of them will not play the rest of this season due to a leg injury.

James Fegan, who covers the Chicago White Sox for Sox Machine, reported Alexander Albertus has a stress reaction in his left tibia.

Albertus has been on the injured list since July 26. According to the White Sox, the injury is not considered serious and is expected to heal with rest. He is anticipating that he will be ready for Spring Training.

Part of the 2022 international signing class, Albertus made his debut in the Rookie-level Dominican Summer League where he hit .304. He added strength ahead of the 2023 season and improved his batting to .309/.447/.479 between the DSL and the Rookie-level Arizona Complex League.

While he might be young, he has one of the highest baseball IQs in the Dodgers’ system. He had one of the organization’s most patient approaches, drawing 70 walks compared to just 40 strikeouts in his first 85 pro games.

Albertus is now Chicago’s No. 14 prospect, per MLB Pipeline. “To get those three was a very good return, especially considering where we were on Opening Day, and using some of the players that have become something to acquire talent,” White Sox general manager Chris Getz said.

Albertus has solid arm strength and has spent time almost equally between third base, second base, and shortstop in his first two pro seasons.

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