David

Sandlin

Sandlin heads back to the minors after allowing six runs over 5 1/3 innings in relief during Friday’s game against the Guardians following Noah Schultz’s unexpectedly brief outing. The 25-year-old has surrendered 19 runs over 24 2/3 innings in the big leagues this season.

Noah Schultz and David Sandlin will both be sent down. This is more about having fresh arms available than anything to do with performance, but Smith and McDougal are among the team’s best prospects. Smith, the fifth overall pick in the 2024 draft, was moved to the bullpen at Triple-A Charlotte earlier this month and has since pitched 5 1/3 scoreless innings in five appearances.

Sandlin has a 6.05 ERA in four appearances (three starts) with Chicago and a 2.17 ERA in 12 starts between High-A Winston-Salem and Triple-A Charlotte this year. He’ll likely work long relief in the bigs for the moment.

Sandlin walked three and struck out two while throwing 34 of 61 pitches for strikes. Obviously, the command leaves something to be desired, but Sandlin was able to avoid major damage and now has a 2.37 ERA in nine starts at Triple-A this season. With Noah Schultz struggling in the Majors and the two pitchers on the same pitching schedule, it’s fair to wonder if Sandlin will get the next shot for the White Sox when that spot comes back around.

Sandlin heads back to the minors after picking up a win on Friday night against the Royals, his former organization, by allowing one run over six innings. The 25-year-old rookie holds a pedestrian 6.05 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 20/10 K/BB ratio across 19 1/3 innings during his first taste of the big leagues. He’s an intriguing arm to monitor, but isn’t exactly a fantasy-relevant option at this stage of his career.

It’s not too hard to pitch once given a 10-run lead as Sandlin’s lineup did for him after the third inning. They kept tacking on after that and Sandlin kept cruising. His 97 mph fastball and power-curve led the way accounting for 62% of his total pitches and seven of his nine whiffs. All in all, this was a solid outing and one that may earn him another turn in the White Sox’s rotation.

Sandlin will start against the Royals tonight. The 25-year-old has an 8.10 ERA in two starts and one relief appearance for the White Sox this season.

The 25-year-old right-hander has made three appearances (two starts) for the White Sox this season, posting an 8.10 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and a 14/7 K/BB ratio over 13 1/3 innings. He’s not a recommended streaming option against the Royals on Friday night.

Sandlin gets the demotion after struggling over 3 1/3 innings and allowing three runs against the Phillies on Sunday. The 25-year-old will likely be back before the season concludes, but fantasy managers should look elsewhere whenever that promotion takes place.

Sandlin gave up two homers in the outing while striking out six. Since being recalled by the White Sox, he has one great start, one terrible one, and now this not-so-good bulk relief appearance. He’ll remain off the fantasy radar for his next start, which currently lines up against the Dodgers.