Despite a brutal run differential, Chicago’s early momentum and fresh roster are giving the White Sox a chance to stay competitive while waiting for reinforcements.

Derek Hill had a conversation with manager Will Venable before a 10th inning at-bat in Friday’s home opener against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rate Field. “Skip came out and was like, ‘if they’re playing back, don’t be afraid to drop one down,'” the Chicago White Sox designated hitter said. The Sox trailed the Blue Jays by one run but had a runner on third in Miguel Vargas with two outs. Photos: ...

Tristan Peters capped a two-run 10th inning with an RBI single and the Chicago White Sox beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in a wild home opener on Friday. Toronto’s Andrés Giménez tied at 3 in the eighth with a two-run homer against Jordan Leasure. The Blue Jays went ahead with two outs in the 10th when Miguel Vargas’ throw to first on George Springer’s grounder pulled Munetaka Murakami off the bag, allowing Davis Schneider to score from third.

The White Sox finalize their 26-man Opening Day roster, with a few notable decisions shaping the bench, bullpen, and overall roster construction heading into Thursday’s opener.

The White Sox add Tristan Peters as another upside depth piece, though the growing 40-man crunch highlights how much real work still remains this offseason.

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded outfielder Tristan Peters to the White Sox, according to the Tampa Bay Rays Communications team.