The Chicago White Sox prepare to face the San Francisco Giants today. They currently have a three-and-nine record in Cactus League play. Yesterday they lost the game against the Milwaukee Brewers three to two. Before today’s match-up, they have optioned three players to minor league camp.
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RHP – Jairo Iriarte
The White Sox have optioned Iriarte to the Charlotte Knights today. Iriarte pitched in six games last year with the White Sox recording one loss and a 1.50 ERA over six innings pitched. The rest of 2024 he spent pitching in Double-A with the Birmingham Barons. He had five wins, seven losses, and a 3.71 ERA. He made 22 starts for the Barons pitching in 90.1 innings of work where he struck out 122 batters and had a 1.28 WHIP.
RHP – Wikelman Gonzalez
The White Sox have optioned Gonzalez to the Birmingham Barons today. Gonzalez came over from the Boston Red Sox as part of the return for Garrett Crochet this past December. He spent last year pitching in Double-A for the Portland Sea Dogs. He pitched in 24 games making 19 starts for the Sea Dogs. He won four games and lost three. He has a 4.73 ERA with 92 strikeouts over 83.2 innings of work.
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LHP – Jake Eder
The White Sox have optioned Eder to the Charlotte Knights today. Eder pitched in one game last year for the White Sox. In those two innings of work, he had a 4.50 ERA and a 1.50 WHIP. He split the rest of the 2024 season between Double-A (Birmingham) and Triple-A (Charlotte). He made 24 combined starts over the year with three wins and nine losses. He pitched in 109 innings stiking out 122 batters and had a 1.68 WHIP.
Overview:
The White Sox are in the middle of a painful rebuild. They only won 41 games last season, finishing dead last in the AL Central. They have some talent coming up but it could be another long year unfortunately for the White Sox. These moves today will be more frequent as they dwindle the roster closer to the end of spring training.
