The White Sox put outfielder Everson Pereira on the seven-day injured list with a concussion suffered on an incredible play Wednesday when he made a running, leaping catch and crashed into the wall in center field. The Sox called up outfielder Junior Pérez from Triple-A Charlotte.
Pereira lay on the field woozy after hitting his head on the wall, but he walked off the field, albeit slowly. He was feeling better and in good spirits in the clubhouse after the game while awaiting a concussion test. He said the rest of his body felt fine.
Pereira had returned from the injured list one week ago after recovering from a strained right pectoral that sidelined him for more than six weeks. He also missed time earlier this season with a sprained left ankle.
Perez was slashing .230/.326/.432 with five doubles, two triples, two home runs and seven RBI in 20 games at Charlotte this season. He played 36 games for Triple-A Las Vegas in the Athletics’ system before the Sox acquired him May 16 for left-hander Jackson Nove.