The Chicago White Sox have designated right-hander Jake Woodford for assignment and called up Jonathan Cannon from Triple-A Charlotte. Cannon, who will be available to pitch out of the bullpen tonight and tomorrow, may be considered for a spot in the starting rotation. Manager Pedro Grifol mentioned that the team will decide on Cannon's role based on his usage in the upcoming games. This move is part of a shuffle in the White Sox's rotation.
Pedro Grifol said Jonathan Cannon will be available to pitch out of the bullpen tonight and tomorrow and that the Sox will wait to see if he’s used before deciding whether to put him into the rotation or not. There’s an open spot on the starting staff with Jake Woodford DFA’d.
The White Sox have shuffled their rotation a bit, as Jonathan Cannon has returned. https://t.co/bPK8hfuLOg
Sox bring Jonathan Cannon up from Triple-A Charlotte as Jake Woodford gets DFA’d.
White Sox Designate Jake Woodford For Assignment https://t.co/2zvXmNWRxE https://t.co/hHBHGSHhor
Right-hander Jonathan Cannon is in Chicago, up from Charlotte for another go with White Sox. Hearing Jake Woodford will be DFA’d.