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Rodón, Devers, Buxton, Stanton highlight MLB opening weekend

Jake Mintz breaks down the start of the MLB season, which included star turns by Rafael Devers and Giancarlo Stanton, among others.

APRIL 11, 2022

Fans 12 in Giants debut Rodon didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 2-1 loss to the Marlins, giving up one run on three hits and two walks over five innings while striking out 12.

Impact Making his Giants debut after signing a two-year deal with the club in the offseason, Rodon mowed down the Marlins over 89 pitches (61 strikes), and only run he allowed came on a single, a throwing error and a wild pitch on a third strike to Jorge Soler. Rodon faces a familiar foe from his White Sox days in his next scheduled start, a road outing Friday in Cleveland.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'You get it,' Carlos Rodon says of White Sox letting him walk Giants lefty Rodon looks good in his spring debut — against his former team.

MARCH 25, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

MLB Free Agency Tracker: Story signs with Red Sox

MLB free agency is back! Stay up-to-date with the latest moves, including Trevor Story to the Red Sox.

MARCH 21, 2022

White Sox starters seeking more endurance, longer season

The Chicago White Sox have a strong starting rotation

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In Carlos Rodón, SF Giants see their next pitching project Giants hope Rodón can fill Kevin Gausman’s role in more ways than one.

MARCH 15, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Signs two-year deal with Giants Rodon signed a two-year, $44 million contract with the Giants on Friday which includes an opt-out after the first season, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The deal places Rodon in one of the best possible landing spots for any pitcher, as the Giants play in a pitcher-friendly park and have earned a reputation for getting the most out of their starters in recent years. That said, Rodon didn't seem to need much help making the most of his talents in 2021, as he's coming off a season in which he rode a 34.6 percent strikeout rate to a 2.37 ERA. Health is easily his most significant question mark, as he's battled arm troubles throughout his career and was used very cautiously by the White Sox down the stretch last season while he managed shoulder trouble.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not extended qualifying offer Rodon didn't receive a qualifying offer from the White Sox, Jesse Rogers of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Rodon bounced back in 2021 and posted a 2.37 ERA and 0.96 WHIP in 132.2 innings across 24 starts for the White Sox. In spite of his career-best season, the 28-year-old will become a free agent without any draft pick penalty attached.

NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Takes loss in Game 4 Rodon (0-1) allowed two runs on three hits and two walks while striking out three over 2.2 innings in a loss to the Astros on Tuesday in Game 4 of the ALDS.

Impact As Russell Dorsey of The Chicago Sun-Times notes, Rodon was pitching at less than 100 percent after arm and shoulder trouble crept up over the final couple months of the regular season. You couldn't tell early on, as Rodon was pumping fastballs in the high 90s and looked dominant through two innings, though he was eventually touched up a bit in the third before his exit. This may very well have been Rodon's last start in a White Sox uniform; he's never going to be a workhorse, but Rodon pitched brilliantly in his 132.2 innings during the regular season and will likely have several multi-year offers in free agency.

OCTOBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Playoffs Top Plays: Dodgers force Game 5, while Astros and Braves advance

The Dodgers forced a Game 5 against the Giants, while the Astros and Braves both advanced to the LCS. Here are the top plays!

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Houston looks to clinch series win with victory over Chicago

The Astros will take a 2-1 series lead into Game 4 of the ALDS

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox-Astros Game 4 postponed Rodon and the White Sox won't face the Astros on Monday in Game 4 of the ALDS after the contest was postponed due to inclement weather in Chicago, Russell Dorsey of the Chicago Sun...

Impact Game 4 will be made up Tuesday at 1:07 p.m. ET before the series shifts back to Houston for Game 5 on Wednesday. Per Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago, White Sox manager Tony La Russa said the White Sox won't adjust their rotation as a result of the postponement, as Rodon will simply be pushed back a day in the schedule to start Tuesday.

OCTOBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Named starter for Game 4 Rodon will start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Astros on Monday if the White Sox win Sunday, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Rodon was hindered by a shoulder injury late in the regular season, but he's optimistic about his health ahead of Monday's contest. The southpaw made six starts across the final two months of the 2021 campaign and posted a 1.93 ERA and 0.93 WHIP in 28 innings during that time.

OCTOBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Could start Game 4 The White Sox are optimistic that Rodon will be able to start a potential Game 4 of the ALDS against the Astros on Monday, James Fegan of The Athletic reports.

Impact Rodon made Chicago's ALDS roster despite dealing with a shoulder injury late in the regular season. The White Sox dropped the first two games of the series, but the southpaw will likely be in line to start Game 4 if the team wins Sunday's matchup.

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox starter for Game 3? It'll be Cease or Rodon When the Chicago White Sox try to stay alive in the ALDS Sunday night at Guaranteed Rate Field, either Dylan Cease or Carlos Rodon will star...

OCTOBER 9, 2021 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Included on ALDS roster Rodon was included on the White Sox's ALDS roster, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Rodon dealt with a shoulder issue late in the regular season and wasn't guaranteed a spot on the ALDS roster, but he'll be available for the series against Houston. It wouldn't be surprising to see the southpaw claim a starting role during the postseason, especially after Dallas Keuchel was left off the roster for the best-of-five series.

OCTOBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Postseason status uncertain Manager Tony La Russa said he doesn't know if Rodon will be on the ALDS roster, Vinnie Duber of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact The lefty will throw a bullpen Tuesday, after which the team will evaluate him and his shoulder. He threw five scoreless innings Wednesday but displayed unusually low velocity, casting doubt on his ability to compete with a lineup like Houston's in the postseason. Updates on his bullpen and potential availability going forward should become clear by Thursday.

OCTOBER 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Passes test Rodon (13-5) allowed one hit and two walks while striking out four over five scoreless innings to earn the win over the Reds on Wednesday.

Impact Rodon was making his first start since Sept. 20, when he threw just three innings and 69 pitches before departing with shoulder discomfort. Though his results Wednesday were solid enough, the lefty's velocity was down noticeably, making it difficult to feel optimistic about his prospects heading into the postseason. Moreover, Rodon hasn't pitched more than five innings over his last eight outings, so the White Sox are unlikely to count on him to be a workhorse in the playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Rodon scheduled to start as Chicago hosts Cincinnati

The Reds will start Sonny Gray on Wednesday while the White Sox are expected to counter with Carlos Rodon

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scherzer, Ohtani, Harper and more: FOX Sports hands out MVP and Cy Young awards

As the regular season winds down, FOX Sports' MLB writers cast their ballots for MVP and Cy Young. Here are the results.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Cleared for Wednesday start White Sox manager Tony La Russa said Rodon (arm) will start Wednesday's game against the Reds in Chicago after the southpaw completed a bullpen session Monday, James Fegan of The A...

Impact La Russa was hopeful that a week and a half away from game action would provide sufficient time for Rodon to overcome his bout with left arm soreness, but the skipper noted that the All-Star's side session was merely "OK." Rodon still proved healthy enough in the workout to gain clearance for his final start of the regular season, but it wouldn't be surprising if he had a short leash Wednesday as the White Sox aim to keep him fresh for the playoffs. With that in mind, Rodon isn't necessarily the must-start option this week that his stellar 2.47 ERA over 23 outings this season would normally make him.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Next start pushed back Rodon (arm) is expected to make his next start Sept. 29 against the Reds, Maddie Lee of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Rodon is having an excellent season, striking out 35.1 percent of opposing batters en route to a 2.47 ERA and 0.97 WHIP across 23 starts. He's being handled very cautiously down the stretch as the White Sox try to keep him healthy for the playoffs, getting eight and nine days of rest prior to his previous two starts. He exited his start Monday against the Tigers after just three innings due to left arm soreness, and it looks as though the White Sox will give him a similar length of time off before his next trip to the mound. That means he'll make at most one more start before the end of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE