Matt

Foster

The former White Sox’ right-hander had been pitching for the Algodoneros de Union Laguna in the Mexican League where he registered a stellar 0.66 ERA, 0.66 WHIP and a 13/0 K/BB ratio across 13 2/3 innings of work. He’ll provide extra bullpen depth in the upper minors for the Diamondbacks.

Foster and Lambert each refused the outright assignments and will hit the free agent market after their removal from Chicago’s 40-man roster. Foster has been limited to just six appearances in the big league since 2022 due to injury and Lambert heads out in search of a new opportunity after making 77 relief appearances over the past two years with the White Sox.

That doesn’t sound good. With so little time left in the season, it’s fair to wonder if Foster will return before the year is over. The 29-year-old right-hander had a 2.70 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and four strikeouts in 6 2/3 innings for the White Sox this year.

Foster will provide the White Sox with some bullpen depth. The right-hander last pitched for the White Sox as an opener on August 28 with two scoreless innings. Touki Toussaint was designated for assignment in the corresponding transaction.

Foster opened the second game of the doubleheader against the Rangers. He tossed a pair of scoreless innings, scattering two hits and a walk while striking out one batter. He was relieved by Sammy Peralta in the third inning. The 29-year-old right-hander should move back to the bullpen following his appearance as the opener Wednesday.

After missing nearly two years, Foster made his return from Tommy John surgery on Friday and pitched a scoreless eighth inning for a hold against the Astros. Three days later, he’s off the roster. His spot will go to Enyel De Los Santos, who was claimed off waivers from the Yankees.

The 29-year-old hurler is finally ready to make his 2024 season debut after his recovery from Tommy John surgery and a strained back. Foster made 14 appearances in the minor leagues while recovering, posting a 2.45 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and a 20/5 K/BB ratio over 14 2/3 innings.

It doesn’t appear to be a major setback. Foster had made six minor league appearances since beginning his rehab last month, allowing one run in 6 1/3 innings. If he’s not down for long here, he could be part of the White Sox pen in August and September.

The procedural move opens up a spot on Chicago’s 40-man roster to claim outfielder Peyton Burdick off waivers from the Orioles. The 29-year-old righty will likely be sidelined until midseason as he continues to work his way back from last year’s Tommy John surgery.

Foster will miss the majority of the 2024 campaign recovering from Tommy John surgery that he underwent back in April.