Shane Smith lasted just two innings and gave up five runs Monday in a loss to the Diamondbacks.
Smith’s ERA has jumped from 2.37 a week ago to 3.38 now after back-to-back starts with five earned runs allowed. He was always going to hit a rough patch at some point, but considering that he was in the pen in 2023 and for part of last year, he might also already be wearing down. He’s due to face the Giants on Sunday, but since the White Sox have Thursday and next Monday off, they could back off him some.