The taxed White Sox bullpen is getting just a little assist.
Before Sunday’s collection finale with Boston, the Sox recalled Caleb Frare from Class AAA Charlotte and bought the contract of Juan Minaya, additionally from Charlotte. Outfielder Jon Jay, who hasn’t performed this season due to a hip pressure, was moved to the 60-day injured record, making room on the 40-man roster for Minaya.
Late Saturday, the Sox optioned Carson Fulmer and Jose Ruiz to Charlotte.
Frare had a 6.75 ERA in 4 appearances previous to being optioned to Charlotte on April 10. Minaya pitched in 52 video games for the Sox final 12 months, compiling a 3.28 ERA in 46 2/Three innings.
Juan Minaya pitches within the ninth inning towards the Astros on Sept. 21 in Houston. | Bob Levey/Getty Images
Two new arms might turn out to be useful for the Sox, whose pitching has been battered by Boston during the last two video games. The reigning champion Red Sox have scored a mixed 21 runs between Friday and Saturday. Manny Banuelos solely received eight outs Saturday, and Sunday may very well be a bullpen day with Dylan Covey opening the sport.