Hagen Smith and Tanner McDougal called up by White Sox
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Key Points:
- The White Sox have called up top prospects Smith and McDougal to bolster their bullpen as they push for the postseason, despite both being slated as starters for the future.
- General Manager Chris Getz praised their bullpen performances and noted their power pitching, highlighting Smith’s developing cutter as a key pitch against right-handers.
- Smith has a 4.32 ERA with 87 strikeouts and 40 walks in 20 games this season, while McDougal holds a 2.86 ERA with 40 strikeouts in 15 games, showing promise in their minor league performances.
- The team is in need of fresh pitching arms after a taxing 13-inning game and early struggles from rookie starter Schultz, who has a 7.77 ERA over his last 10 starts.
- Chicago recently acquired Luis Castillo but is relying on these young arms to help stabilize the pitching staff during the crucial stretch run.
