White Sox just made the absolute right call to clear spring training rotation logjam

Feb 26, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago White Sox pitcher Sean Newcomb against the Los Angeles Dodgers during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images | Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn ImagesThe White Sox entered spring training with around ten pitchers competing to be in their starting rotation. With less than two weeks to go until Opening Day, not much more is known officially about which five will be towing the rubber to start the season. The White Sox announced that RHP Shane Smith will start the team’s season opener in Milwaukee, but manager Will Venable wouldn’t commit to naming any of the other four starters. He did, however, provide some insight into one name who won’t be in the rotation, indicating that lefty Sean Newcomb will be pitching out of the bullpen.

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