CHICAGO -- The Chicago White Sox are monitoring Shane Smith's workload going into the last part of the season.
Smith pitched three innings in Friday's 4-2 loss to Cleveland in the opener of a split doubleheader. Manager Will Venable said the abbreviated start was planned.
"As we try to find ways to navigate the season with him, just thought a shorter outing was appropriate today," Venable said.
Smith permitted two runs on back-to-back homers by Daniel Schneemann and Angel Martínez in the second inning. The rookie right-hander struck out five and walked none in his 18th start on the year.