White Sox Option Rookie Pitchers Schultz and Sandlin, Call up Prospects Smith and McDougal
The White Sox are adding two top pitching prospects as Hagen Smith is set for his MLB debut and Tanner McDougal has worked mostly in relief.
- On Saturday, the Chicago White Sox recalled top pitching prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal from Triple-A Charlotte to bolster their depleted bullpen amid a tight division race.
- Manager Will Venable made the roster adjustment following a 13-inning game against the Red Sox and a tactical error during Friday's 8-2 loss to the Guardians that depleted the bullpen.
- MLB Pipeline ranks Smith as the No. 2 prospect and McDougal as No. 4 in the organization. Both recently transitioned to relief roles in the minors to prepare for immediate major league impact.
- Designating right-hander Wikelman Gonzalez for assignment cleared a 40-man roster spot as the White Sox maintained first place with a two-game lead over the Guardians and Minnesota Twins.
- Nearly two seasons after losing 121 games, the White Sox leverage their farm system to pursue the American League Central title. These reinforcements signal the organization's commitment to postseason contention.
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Chicago Sun Times
Usa newsWhite Sox add Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal, beat Guardians to restore three-game AL Central lead
<p>Getting the call to the major leagues was an emotional moment for new <a class="Link" href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/white-sox" target="_blank" >White Sox</a> pitchers <b>Tanner McDougal</b> and <b>Hagen Smith</b>. But as two of the Sox’ top prospects, they understand their assignment is much more than being feel-good stories.</p><p>‘‘I’m excited to go out there and compete and hopefully help win a pennant back here,’’ said McDougal, the …
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White Sox option rookie pitchers Schultz and Sandlin, call up prospects Smith and McDougal
The struggling Chicago White Sox optioned rookie left-hander Noah Schultz and rookie right-hander David Sandlin to Triple-A Charlotte, and recalled highly regarded prospects Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal before Saturday’s game against Cleveland.
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White Sox call up top pitching prospects Hagen Smith, Tanner McDougal
The White Sox called up top pitching prospects Tanner McDougal and Hagen Smith on Saturday to provide immediate help to the bullpen as the American Central League race tightens. Both pitchers are expected to be starters long-term, but the White Sox ...
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