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Erick Fedde likely to pitch in bulk role

Erick Fedde

CWS Starting Pitcher #47

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The White Sox will likely use Erick Fedde and José Urquidy as bulk guys on Tuesday and Wednesday, respectively.

With Davis Martin on the IL and Noah Schultz back in the minors, the White Sox currently have just three true rotation pitchers in Sean Burke, Luis Castillo and Anthony Kay. After Castillo starts Monday, they’ll rely heavily on the pen in the final two games of their series against the Cubs. With Thursday off, they could then perhaps split up their bulk-guy days next time through the rotation.

- Matthew Pouliot

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Erick Fedde tossed 4 2/3 scoreless innings in relief with five strikeouts in a no-decision against the Cubs on Tuesday.

Fedde took the mound in the second inning after Bryan Hudson surrendered a pair of solo homers as he opened the first inning. Fedde went on to pitch into the sixth as he held the Cubs without a run while striking out five batters. He’d depart with two outs in the sixth at 78 pitches. The 33-year-old right-hander ends his day with a 4.33 ERA, 1.40 WHIP, and an 82/42 K/BB ratio across 114 1/3 innings. His next outing is scheduled to come Sunday at home against the Mets.
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José Urquidy picked up his first victory of the season on Friday night, limiting the Tigers to three runs on five hits across 3 2/3 innings.

Urquidy struck out three batters on the night and didn’t issue a base on balls. He took over in the second inning after Sean Newcomb recorded the first four outs and Urquidy served up a two-run blast to Ben Malgeri before the inning was through. He gave up just one run the rest of the way though, allowing the White Sox’ offense to do the work for him to earn him a win. He now sports a miserable 8.10 ERA, 2.20 WHIP and a 9/2 K/BB ratio over 10 innings with the White Sox this season.
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White Sox recalled José Urquidy from Triple-A Charlotte.

Urquidy was lit up as a long reliever this year with the Pirates, but has a 3.48 ERA in 20 Triple-A starts between Indianapolis and Charlotte. It’s possible he gets another chance in the rotation (or as a bulk reliever) with the Sox losing Davis Martin to the injured list.
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CWS Starting Pitcher #47

White Sox’ manager Will Venable confirmed Sunday that Erick Fedde will be moved to the team’s bullpen following Saturday’s addition of Luis Castillo.

Fedde pitched well in a victory over the Rays his last time out, allowing just one run over five innings while punching out six batters. He’ll now shift to a long relief role as the White Sox try to make a push towards their first postseason berth since 2021.
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CWS Starting Pitcher #47

Erick Fedde allowed one earned run over five innings while striking out six to pick up the win on Friday over the Rays.

Fedde had one of his best starts of the season in this one. His six strikeouts tied a season high, and the lone earned run he allowed came on a solo homer to Junior Caminero in the fourth inning. Fedde was in command of the strike zone and didn’t walk a batter, and he ends July with a 3-0 record while posting just three walks over 17 2/3 innings. He’ll look to carry his strong month into August, and is next scheduled to toe the rubber on Thursday against the Red Sox.
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White Sox acquired RHP José Urquidy from the Pirates for RHP Felix Doroteo.

Urquidy, who spent most of last year working his way back from Tommy John, made the Pirates out of spring training this year, only to lose his spot after giving up 10 runs — six earned — in 6 1/3 innings over five relief appearances. He’d since posted a 3.66 ERA with a 73/18 K/BB in 83 2/3 innings as a starter for Triple-A Indianapolis. According to SoxMachine’s James Fegan, Urquidy will likely go to Triple-A for now.
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The White Sox are acquiring DFA’d right-hander José Urquidy from the Pirates, according to FanSided’s Robert Murray.

Right-hander Felix Doroteo will be the return, according to MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand. Urquidy had been at Triple-A since mid-April before being removed from the Pirates’ 40-man on Friday. The White Sox could be looking at him as a fifth starter or middle reliever.
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CWS Starting Pitcher #47

Erick Fedde allowed three runs in 4 1/3 innings and got a no-decision in the White Sox’ 3-2 victory over the Astros on Sunday.

Fedde gave up five hits, walked one and struck out two. He had trouble keeping the ball in the ballpark as three of the five hits Fedde allowed were home runs. The 33-year-old right-hander has a 4.25 ERA, but doesn’t have much fantasy value outside of AL-Only leagues. He’s lined up to face the Rays on the road next weekend.
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The Pirates needed to clear a spot on their 40-man roster to make room for Shawn Ross on Friday and unfortunately Urquidy drew the short straw this time around. The 31-year-old hurler has made five appearances with the Pirates this season, posting an uninspiring 8.53 ERA, 2.68 WHIP and a 6/2 K/BB ratio over 6 1/3 innings of work. Even with his struggles this season, there’s a chance that he could generate interest on waivers.
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Erick Fedde threw four innings and allowed two runs Monday in his start against the Rangers.

If the White Sox had used an opener tonight, as they had in six of Fedde’s previous seven outings, this probably would have been a fourth straight win for the right-hander. As is, the victory went to Chris Murphy for getting four outs in the fifth and sixth. Fedde struck out six and walked none. He’s due to make his next appearance Sunday against the Astros.

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Guardians recalled C/OF David Fry from Triple-A Columbus.

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