Overview
- The White Sox will promote left-hander Noah Schultz to start Tuesday, April 14, against the Rays in Chicago, according to multiple reports.
- Chicago is also expected to add infielder Sam Antonacci from Triple-A Charlotte to bolster a short-handed position group, local outlets reported.
- Schultz, a 6-foot-10 lefty ranked No. 2 in the Sox system and No. 46 overall by MLB Pipeline, earned the move after a 3-0, 1.29 ERA start with 19 strikeouts and two walks in 14 Triple-A innings.
- Team pitching adviser Brian Bannister said Schultz is healthy and throwing with velocity after last year’s knee tendinitis, noting his confidence and full mix that features a high-90s fastball and a sharp slider.
- The timing comes a few days after the service-time cutoff, preserving an extra year of team control, and follows rotation churn that included optioning Opening Day starter Shane Smith.