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White Sox Send Opening Day Starter Shane Smith to Minors
The move comes after Smith went 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA and 9 walks in 8 1/3 innings, straining Chicago’s bullpen.
- On Wednesday, the Chicago White Sox optioned Opening Day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte following early-season command struggles that forced reliance on the bullpen.
- Smith, a 2025 All-Star, posted an 0-2 record with a 10.80 ERA over three starts this season, allowing 10 earned runs in just 8 1/3 innings while walking nine.
- During Tuesday's start against the Baltimore Orioles, Smith walked five batters and threw 99 pitches over 3 2/3 innings, striking out eight but unable to complete four innings.
- To replace Smith, the White Sox promoted left-handed pitcher Tyler Schweitzer from Charlotte and transferred outfielder Brooks Baldwin to the 60-day injured list following elbow surgery.
- White Sox manager Will Venable said Smith needs "to get to the best version of himself," describing the move as temporary to help the pitcher refocus before returning.
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Usa newsWhite Sox option Opening Day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte
That “sense of urgency” described by manager Will Venable on Tuesday in addressing Shane Smith’s early ineffectiveness was set into action Wednesday morning, when the White Sox announced they had optioned the 2025 All-Star pitcher to Triple-A Charlotte.In three starts, the All-Star was 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA, walking nine and striking out 11 in in just 8 1/3 innings. He lasted just an inning and two-thirds in a season-opening 14-2 loss in Milwauke…
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