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White Sox Pitcher Shane Smith Struggles, Sent to Triple-A

4/11/2026

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Shane Smith, the Chicago White Sox pitcher, rapidly declined after expectations from being first overall in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft and an All-Star nod in 2025.
He opened the 2026 season as Opening Day starter but posted a 10.80 ERA in three starts.
Smith was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte after allowing 10 earned runs in 8 1/3 innings, leaving the White Sox in crisis.

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Story summary

Shane Smith, the Chicago White Sox pitcher, rapidly declined after expectations from being first overall in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft and an All-Star nod in 2025.
He opened the 2026 season as Opening Day starter but posted a 10.80 ERA in three starts.
Smith was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte after allowing 10 earned runs in 8 1/3 innings, leaving the White Sox in crisis.