White Sox Designate SP Dallas Keuchel for Assignment After Rough Start

The White Sox designated starting pitcher Dallas Keuchel for assignment ahead of Chicago’s game against the Cubs on Saturday, the team announced.

The White Sox recalled infielder Danny Mendick from the Triple A Charlotte Knights.

It’s been a rough start to the 2022 season for Keuchel. In the White Sox’ disappointing 16–7 loss to the Red Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on Thursday, the 2015 AL Cy Young winner allowed six runs and two home runs in just two innings, increasing his ERA to 7.88 across eight starts this season.

Keuchel’s tough stretch comes after the two-time All-Star posted a 6.82 ERA in the second half of last season that stemmed from issues with a back injury. After Thursday’s loss,…