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White Sox Shift Pitching Staff Ahead of Detroit Series
8/15/2026, 12:04:32 AM
Roster Moves and Injury Update
The Chicago White Sox placed right-hander Davis Martin on the 15-day injured list because of a blister on his right middle finger, a move announced on Friday (2026) [SunTimes]. Simultaneously, the club recalled right-hander José Urquidy and left-hander Tyler Schweitzer from Triple-A Charlotte and optioned prospect Tanner McDougal back to Charlotte. The team also claimed catcher Jake Rogers off waivers and designated left-hander Joe Rock for assignment [SunTimes; SRNNews].
Martin’s Recent Struggles
Martin’s blister developed during Chicago’s 9-8 loss to the Cincinnati Reds on Thursday, a game in which he was ejected after throwing high-and-inside pitches that appeared intended to hit Reds’ slugger Sal Stewart [SunTimes]. The Sun-Times notes that Martin has been “struggling for weeks,” posting a 1-5 record with a 7.06 ERA over his last 13 starts and allowing an average of 15 runs in the first inning of his four most recent outings. By contrast, SRNNews reports his season totals as 9-6 with a 4.32 ERA through 24 starts, 111 strikeouts and 32 walks in 125 innings [SRNNews].
Urquidy and Schweitzer’s Profiles
José Urquidy, acquired from Pittsburgh on July 26 in a trade that also sent right-hander Félix Doroteo to the White Sox, entered the season with a 2.25 ERA in three starts at Charlotte after the trade [SunTimes]. He previously spent five seasons with the Houston Astros, pitching in the postseason each year [SunTimes]. Tyler Schweitzer, who made his major-league debut on April 8, has posted a 2.78 ERA in 22 2/3 innings over four stints with Chicago this season, recording one save and 11 strikeouts in 11 relief appearances [SunTimes; SRNNews].
Additional Transactions
The waiver claim added veteran catcher Jake Rogers, a six-year major-league player who, across 42 games with Detroit, Baltimore, and Boston this season, posted a .183/.290/.327 slash line with four doubles, one triple, three home runs and 11 RBI [SunTimes]. Left-hander Joe Rock, who had a 3.48 ERA in four relief outings for Chicago, was removed from the 40-man roster [SunTimes].
Outlook for the Series
With Martin sidelined, Chicago plans to start Sean Newcomb in a bullpen game against the second-place Detroit Tigers, potentially followed by Urquidy in the rotation [SunTimes]. The added depth from Urquidy and Schweitzer gives the White Sox additional flexibility as they seek to maintain first-place standing in the American League Central.
