Alongside their roster decisions, the White Sox also shared that Ellard has retired. Drafted in the eighth round in 2021, the southpaw’s 2025 season was derailed by injuries: a right hamstring strain in April, followed by a left lat strain in May that ultimately placed him on the 60-day IL.

Boston ships out four relievers and first baseman Nathaniel Lowe, and adds three pitching prospects to the 40-man roster.