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White Sox recall Ranaudo for Wednesday start
- Updated: July 26, 2016
CHICAGO — The White Sox made a change to their rotation, naming Anthony Ranaudo as the starter Wednesday night at Wrigley Field, replacing Jacob Turner.
Ranaudo was called up from Triple-A Charlotte to take the place of Chris Sale, who was suspended for five games after Saturday’s pregame incident related to the 1976 throwback jerseys and his admitted “discarding” of them. Sale will return Thursday and pitch in the finale against the Cubs.
“We’ll see what Anthony has got,” said White Sox manager Robin Ventura, adding that Turner fits a little better in the bullpen. “[Ranaudo is] up here and is either going to be a guy in the bullpen or he’s going to start a game, so you have a chance to see what he can do.
“You’ve seen some velocity, a good breaking pitch. It’s just more of that. I think he’s refined it a little bit more to be able to throw some strikes and have command. You’re going to have to have it, especially if it’s warm. So hopefully he’s got it.”
Ranaudo, 26, posted a 5-3 record with a 3.20 ERA over 13 starts for the Knights since he was acquired via trade from the Rangers on May 12.
“You have to take it day by day and stick with the same approach and trust who I am and what’s got me here, and hopefully be in a position to help …
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