Zach Putnam, Matt Skole Among Five Released By White Sox
The Chicago White Sox released relief pitchers Zach Putnam and Caleb Frare, starting pitcher Matt Tomshaw, first baseman Matt Skole and infielder Ramon Torres on Friday. The White Sox are starting to trim their roster to get down to a list of 60 players by Sunday. Putnam missed all of the 2018 and 2019 seasons because of Tommy John surgery. The right-hander had a 1.04 ERA, 0.35 WHIP and 9.3 K/9 in seven appearances for the Pale Hose in 2017 before going under the knife. Skole, a left-handed hitter, has a .217/.290/.277 slash line with one homer, seven RBI, nine walks and 34 K's in 83 career at-bats with the White Sox the last two seasons.
Zach Putnam and Jake Petricka Among White Sox Players Non-Tendered
The Chicago White Sox have non-tendered pitchers Zach Putnam (elbow), Jake Petricka (elbow), Al Alburquerque and infielder Alen Hanson. Putnam is recovering from Tommy John surgery and said he hopes to be ready by the All-Star break. He owns a career 3.20 ERA in seven seasons, the last four with the White Sox, and will likely get a shot on a minor league deal by another club.
Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Zach Putnam (elbow) says he feels good and would like to make it back by the All-Star break. Putnam has dealt with injuries over the past couple of seasons and most recently is recovering from Tommy John surgery after throwing in just seven games this past season. Putnam owns a career 3.20 ERA in seven seasons, the last four with the south siders.
Chicago White Sox pitcher Zach Putnam has been activated from the 60-day disabled list. Putnam was only able to throw 8 2/3 innings before going down with Tommy John surgery. He is expected to be out until atleast June and there is a chance he may miss the entire season.
