He was switched back to third base, but his playing time decreased in 1915 due to his poor defensive play and the acquisition of Eddie Murphy, resulting in the White Sox trading Roth with a player to be named later (later decided to be Larry Chappell), Ed Klepfer and $31,500 to the Cleveland Indians for Shoeless Joe Jackson in August 1915.
In 1915, he was moved back to third base but played less due to his poor defense and Eddie Murphy's arrival. As a result, the White Sox traded Roth with a player yet to be determined (ultimately Larry Chappell), Ed Klepfer, and $31,500 to the Cleveland Indians for Shoeless Joe Jackson in August.