Chicago White Sox: Three replacements for Carlos Rodon
The Chicago White Sox have Carlos Rodon injured and they need someone to replace him.
When Reynaldo Lopez went down, it was pretty clear that Gio Gonzalez would take his spot for the Chicago White Sox. Now, Carlos Rodon is out with shoulder soreness and we don’t know when or if he is coming back. It is very sad that Rodon keeps getting injured because he had such a high ceiling when he was drafted. He also showed at times that he could be a very good pitcher but the injuries have kept him from taking that next step.
Before Lucas Giolito rose to the top or they had Dallas Keuchel, it was thought that Rodon would eventually be their ace once the rebuild was complete. They also thought he’d be a great number three after Chris Sale and Jose Quintana before the rebuild even began. At this point, his White Sox career may or may not be over already but the show is going to go on.
They need to announce a starter for Saturday here soon. Gonzalez is going on Thursday and Dylan Cease is up for Friday. They need to have someone start the game vs the Cleveland Indians that can get the job done in his place. Assuming that Reynaldo Lopez isn’t back by then, there are still some good options for that start. The White Sox are pretty injured right now but one thing we’ve been very excited about lately is their depth. Hopefully, if one of these three guys can step in a play well, they won’t miss a beat without Rodon.
Dane Dunning. 78. player. 128. . SP. Chicago White Sox
We have been waiting/hoping to see Dane Dunning for a long time now. He came over to the White Sox in the Adam Eaton trade along with Reynaldo Lopez and Lucas Giolito. It would be really nice if all three of those guys could end up making different impacts with the team. The White Sox got themselves an ace in Giolito and the Nationals won the World Series with Eaton so neither team really lost here.
If Dane Dunning hits, however, that would be really nice for this rotation one day. He has been climbing the ranks of the White Sox Minor League system ever since he came over from Washington. He had Tommy John’s surgery in 2019 but he is back healthy now and ready to go. He has looked very good at times making starts in Spring Training and in the MiLB.
Carlos Rodon’s injury could be the door opening for him to make his White Sox debut. He may have success right away or he could struggle out of the gate but getting him a Major League game could be huge. Rodon hasn’t been all that good anyway before he was hurt again so Dunning can’t be that much of a downgrade. It would be fun to see him join the team and force them to keep him on board when they do.
128. . P. Chicago White Sox. Ross Detwiler. 54. player
Ross Detwiler has had a very interesting career. He spent the first seven years of his career with the Washington Nationals. Before coming to the White Sox in 2019, he never spent more than one year with another team since Washington. Well, this is his second year with the White Sox but it was the first that he was projected to exclusively be a reliever. Well, plans change when injuries change them so maybe he can get a start here on Saturday.
Detwiler has been a great reliever for the White Sox so far this season. He has exceeded every expectation that we had for him through the first 12 games. He has 8.1 innings pitched and he hasn’t given up a single run. He has credit for a win for a 1-0 record to go with a 0.240 WHIP and seven strikeouts. This has been a nice little run for Detwiler and it may have just earned him an opportunity to start.
At 34 years old, he isn’t the face of the rebuild by any means but he can help this young team win baseball games in a very pivotal year for team development. They are 7-5 with a chance to be a playoff team for the first time since 2008. Detwiler might have a chance to push them over the edge into the dance. Credit to him for playing so well so far this season. If he doesn’t start, hopefully, he is able to keep up the good work in the bullpen.
Chicago White Sox. Clayton Richard. 2. player. 128. . SP
The Chicago White Sox signed Clayton Richard to a Minor League deal a few days ago. This is probably the least efficient route to go but if they want to purchase his contract and bring him in, it is certainly an option. Richard has had a long 11-year career where he has had some ups and downs. He started his career here in Chicago with the White Sox. Well, now he is a part of the organization again and looking to have one last go at it.
He has been a journeyman that spent time with the White Sox, Chicago Cubs, San Diego Padres, and Toronto Blue Jays. His most recent season with the Toronto Blue Jays in 2019 didn’t go so well. He made 10 starts and had a 1-5 record. He had a 5.96 ERA over 45.1 innings pitched. It didn’t go well for him but if the Sox uses him that means that they believe he can make one good start to hold them over one of the other guys come back.
Has Carlos Rodon thrown his last pitch with the White Sox?. light. Hot
Richard is the worst option of the three but he is an option. It would make more sense to use one of the other two guys but it feels like he is in consideration because he was signed right when the news came out that Rodon was out. It could just be a Minor League depth move and that’s all but you never know. Hopefully, the White Sox make the right decision so they can win a baseball game.