White Sox eyeing multiple pitching prospects for rotation depth down the stretch
Five pitchers — Thorpe, Cannon, Smith, Schultz, and Sandlin — are in consideration for major league starting roles as Chicago closes out the season.
With 35 games remaining, the White Sox are preparing to expand their pitching options at the major league level. Drew Thorpe, Jonathan Cannon, Shane Smith, Noah Schultz, and David Sandlin are all being considered as starting depth. The report comes from Scott Merkin, the team's official beat reporter, lending it credibility. No specific call-ups have been confirmed yet, but roster moves appear imminent.
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