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White Sox Option Shane Smith to Triple-A After Struggles

4/8/2026

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The Chicago White Sox optioned opening-day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte after his struggles against the Baltimore Orioles.
In his last start, Smith walked five batters, hit another, and allowed one hit and eight strikeouts over 3 2/3 scoreless innings.
The Chicago White Sox added left-handed Tyler Schweitzer from Charlotte.
Brooks Baldwin was placed on the 60-day injured list due to elbow surgery.

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The Chicago White Sox optioned opening-day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte after his struggles against the Baltimore Orioles.
In his last start, Smith walked five batters, hit another, and allowed one hit and eight strikeouts over 3 2/3 scoreless innings.
The Chicago White Sox added left-handed Tyler Schweitzer from Charlotte.
Brooks Baldwin was placed on the 60-day injured list due to elbow surgery.