CHICAGO (AP) \u2014 The Chicago White Sox optioned opening day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday after three shaky outings to begin the season.<\/p>\n
An All-Star as a rookie last year, Smith has been struggling with his fastball command. The 26-year-old right-hander is 0-2 with a 10.80 ERA. He has allowed 10 earned runs in 8 1\/3 innings while walking nine and striking out 11.<\/p>\n
Smith threw 3 1\/3 scoreless innings in Tuesday\u2019s start against Baltimore, but needed 99 pitches to do it. He walked five and hit a batter, and the after the Orioles scored three in the eighth.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe\u2019s a total pro,\u201d manager Will Venable said. \u201cHe takes accountability and understands the spot that he\u2019s putting the team in. And really it\u2019s about getting him to be the best version of himself. This guy is a very good pitcher. He\u2019s an important part of this organization and an important part of our success.\u201d<\/p>\n
The White Sox don\u2019t expect it to be a long stay in the minors. But Venable wasn\u2019t putting a timeline on his return.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou know we have a very clear idea of what we need to do,\u201d Venable said. \u201cWe just weren\u2019t able to get those results to stick here. So he\u2019s going to continue to make his adjustments.\u201d<\/p>\n
The White Sox also selected left-hander Tyler Schweitzer\u2019s contract from Charlotte and transferred infielder and outfielder Brooks Baldwin (right elbow surgery) to the 60-day injured list on Wednesday.<\/p>\n
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