Ever since joining the Chicago White Sox, right-hander Adrian Houser has looked like one of the best players on the team. In turn, when the 2025 MLB trade deadline rolls around, Houser may be one of the most likely White Sox candidates to be dealt.

The Chicago White Sox, hoping to find competency by any means necessary, gave Houser those innings, and he's pitched better than anyone expected. There have been trade whispers as the deadline approaches, but on Wednesday afternoon, Houser put himself on the radar for a rather sickening reason.

Chicago White Sox starter Adrian Houser threw up in the dugout after the first inning against Toronto but returned to pitch, continuing a pattern from his time with the Miluwakee Brewers.

Adrian Houser's strong performances have made him a potential trade chip, but the White Sox may also need his innings to help protect their young pitchers.

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan is the first name that comes to mind when you think of a "flu game." He had some company Wednesday, however, as Chicago White Sox pitcher Adrian Houser returned to the mound despite puking in the dugout in between innings.

Adrian Houser allowed three hits in six-plus scoreless innings Monday, but the Chicago White Sox lost 2-1 to the New York Mets at Citi Field.

Could the Chicago White Sox and Cubs execute a rare crosstown trade involving surging starting pitcher Adrian Houser?