Chicago White Sox place Mike Clevinger on IL, call up Jake Woodford from Triple-A
- Mike Clevinger of Chicago White Sox is placed on the injured list due to elbow inflammation.
- In response, the team calls up Jake Woodford from Triple-A to replace Clevinger.
- The team's pitching rotation faces adjustments with the change in players.
The Chicago White Sox put Mike Clevinger on the injured list for 15 days because his right elbow hurts. They called up Jake Woodford from Triple-A Charlotte to take his place. The White Sox were not doing well, losing many games in a row. Clevinger signed a contract with Chicago for $3 million on April 4. He hasn't won any games this season and has a high ERA. The team's manager thinks Clevinger will be back soon. Last year, Clevinger did well, winning 9 games for the White Sox. Jake Woodford has been playing in Triple-A Charlotte this season. He didn't do great at first but improved in May. Woodford has played in the major leagues for four seasons with St. Louis. He has started games before and has a decent ERA. The White Sox also let go of Sammy Peralta, who they got from Seattle.