TOUKI TOUSSAINT NEWS

Clears waivers Toussaint cleared waivers Thursday and was sent outright to Triple-A Charlotte, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Toussaint was dropped from Chicago's 40-man roster Tuesday after accumulating a 7.43 ERA and 2.30 WHIP across 23 innings with the big-league squad. He'll remain with the organization as minor-league bullpen depth, though his chances of making it back to the majors before the end of the year are slim.

SEPTEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Exits 40-man roster The White Sox designated Toussaint for assignment Tuesday, LaMond Pope of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact Toussaint was touched up for four runs over 2.2 innings and 68 pitches in Monday's loss to the Orioles. He wasn't going to be available for at least a day or two, so the White Sox will replace him with a fresh relief arm.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back with big club The White Sox selected Toussaint's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Monday.

Impact Toussaint was removed from the 40-man roster just before Opening Day but is back in the big leagues after holding a 5.15 ERA and 49:39 K:BB over 50.2 innings covering eight starts and nine relief appearances at Charlotte. He could make some starts and/or fill a long relief role in Chicago.

JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox sign OF Kevin Pillar, DFA RHP Touki Toussaint The Chicago White Sox signed veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar to a major-league contract on Sunday, two days after they released him.Right-ha...

MARCH 24 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dropped from 40-man roster The White Sox designated Toussaint for assignment Sunday.

Impact Toussaint's removal from the 40-man roster opens up a spot for outfielder Kevin Pillar, who was re-signed Sunday to a one-year deal. Perhaps more significantly, the roster move also opens up a spot in the rotation for rookie Nick Nastrini, who now looks in position to replace Toussaint as the White Sox's No. 5 starter to begin the season. Toussaint made bats miss at a solid clip upon joining the White Sox last June as a waiver-wire pickup from the Guardians, but command remained a concern for the right-hander, which has been a familiar refrain throughout his career. It was especially true during spring training, as Toussaint had posted a 12.91 ERA, 2.74 WHIP and an ugly 2:11 K:BB across 7.2 frames during Cactus League play.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Allows one run over four frames Toussaint did not factor into the decision Thursday, allowing one run on three hits and three walks over four innings in a 3-1 victory over the Diamondbacks. He struck out four.

Impact Toussaint was able to limit the Diamondbacks to one run over his four innings of work despite struggling with his command throughout. The right-hander issued three walks on the afternoon, two of which came back-to-back with two outs in the fourth, and he's now issued multiple walks in 10 of his last 11 starts. It also marked just the second time this month that Toussaint was unable to make it through five innings.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quality start against BoSox Toussaint came away with a no-decision Friday in the White Sox's 3-2 loss to the Red Sox, allowing one run on five hits and two walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out two.

Impact The right-hander left the mound after 92 pitches (56 strikes) in line for his fifth win, but the Chicago bullpen once again squandered a lead -- the White Sox have 29 blown saves in 2023, tied with the Orioles for the fourth-highest total in the league. Toussaint had to settle for his second quality start of the season, both of which have come in September. He'll carry a 5.10 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 81:54 K:BB through 83 innings into his final start of the year, likely to come at home next week against the Diamondbacks.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in fourth win Toussaint (4-7) picked up the win in Saturday's 7-6 victory over the Twins, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out eight.

Impact A leadoff double by Edouard Julien led to a 1-0 Minnesota lead in the top of the first inning, but Toussaint shook it off and dominated the rest of the way, generating a whopping 32 called or swinging strikes on only 74 pitches. The 27-year-old right-hander has given up three runs or less while lasting at least five innings in four of his last five starts, but a one-inning, eight-run collapse against the Royals in the fifth outing has kept his ratios inflated. Toussaint will carry a 5.40 ERA and 1.47 WHIP into his next start, which is likely to come next weekend in Boston.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Implodes vs. Royals Toussaint did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing eight runs on six hits and two walks over one inning against Kansas City. He struck out one.

Impact It was a brutal outing for Toussaint, who allowed four runs in the opening inning before allowing another four without recording an out in the second. However, he'd miraculously avoid a loss as the White Sox rallied to overcome a 9-0 deficit thanks to an eight-run sixth inning. Toussaint had been pitching well coming into Tuesday's outing, going 2-1 with a 2.76 ERA in his prior three outings. His ERA is now up to 5.65 on the season, with a 1.52 WHIP and 71:51 K:BB across 71.2 innings. Toussaint will look to get back on track in his next start, currently scheduled for early next week in Washington.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up win Wednesday Toussaint (3-7) allowed two runs on two hits and three walks while striking out six over six innings to earn the win Wednesday over the Royals.

Impact Toussaint earned his first quality start of the year with his effort. He was able to limit the damage to a two-run home run by Nelson Velazquez in the fourth inning. Toussaint had allowed 10 runs over 14.1 innings across his previous three starts. For the season, he has a 4.71 ERA, 1.43 WHIP and 70:49 K:BB through 70.2 innings over 16 appearances (12 starts) between the White Sox and the Guardians. Toussaint is projected for a rematch with the Royals in Chicago next week.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Yields three runs in loss Toussaint (2-7) allowed three runs on five hits and two walks over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out six and taking a loss against Detroit.

Impact Toussaint blanked the Tigers over four frames before they tagged him with two runs in the fifth inning. He's been hit with a loss in four of his last six starts, posting an ugly 6.59 ERA during that stretch. For the year, Toussaint is sporting a 4.87 ERA and a 64:46 K:BB through 64.2 innings. He's currently lined up to start in Kansas City next week.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Blanks Athletics Toussaint (2-6) earned the win Saturday, allowing two hits and three walks over five scoreless innings in a 6-2 victory over the Athletics. He struck out four.

Impact After entering Saturday's contest with an 8.84 ERA and a 25:18 K:BB in August (18.1 innings), Toussaint held the A's scoreless across five frames. However, his control issues persisted, as he handed out three or more walks for a fifth consecutive appearance. Toussaint will have an opportunity to build on Saturday's strong performance, with the White Sox kicking off September with series against the Tigers, Royals and Tigers again.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crushed for seven runs Toussaint (1-6) allowed seven runs on seven hits and four walks over four-plus innings Monday, striking out three and taking a loss against Seattle.

Impact Toussaint was tagged with five runs in the first inning and then gave up back-to-back homers without recording an out in the fifth. He's struggled horribly with his command this month, posting a 25:18 K:BB with an 8.84 ERA through 18.1 frames. His season ERA has spiked to 5.30 across 54.1 innings. Toussaint is currently projected to face the Athletics at home this weekend.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with control Toussaint allowed three earned runs on three hits and five walks while striking out four across four innings Tuesday against the Cubs. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact Toussaint was plagued by both home runs -- he surrendered a pair -- and walks to turn in his shortest start since July 2. In four starts since becoming a regular in the rotation, he's maintained a 5.12 ERA to go along with a 26:15 K:BB. Toussaint has a 14.3 percent career walk rate across 220.2 frames, so his chances to significantly improve his control in the final several weeks of the current campaign appear slim.

AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fans nine in loss Toussaint (1-5) took the loss Tuesday, allowing four runs on six hits and five walks over five innings in a 7-1 loss to the Yankees. He struck out nine.

Impact Toussaint tallied nine punchouts for a second consecutive start Tuesday but struggled to get through the Yankees order, dishing out five free passes. He has now walked four or more batters in six of 11 outings in 2023 and owns a poor 47:32 K:BB through 46.1 innings. Toussaint is tentatively scheduled for another tasty strikeout matchup next time out against the Cubs, who strike out the eighth most in MLB.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Season-high nine strikeouts Toussaint (1-4) took the loss Thursday, allowing four runs on five hits and four walks over 5.1 innings against Texas. He struck out nine.

Impact Toussaint allowed runs in the second, third and fourth innings, with the latter two coming off home runs from Mitch Garver and Marcus Semien. The right-hander was then relieved by Aaron Bummer after surrendering a leadoff walk in the sixth, but not before recording a season-high nine strikeouts on the afternoon. Toussaint had allowed just two home runs all season coming in while it was the third time in his last four starts in which he's issued four walks.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Touki Toussaint beats former team, White Sox blank Guardians Luis Robert and Jake Burger homered to support five strong innings from Touki Toussaint as the host Chicago White Sox stopped a six-game ski...

JULY 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Five scoreless in win Toussaint (1-3) earned the win Friday, allowing three hits and one walk over five scoreless innings in a 3-0 win over the Guardians. He struck out four.

Impact The White Sox traded Lucas Giolito to the Angels on Wednesday, creating an opening in the starting rotation. Toussaint got another chance to step in and made his case for a more permanent spot, inducing 14 swinging strikes on 83 pitches en route to his first win of the season. Once a highly regarded prospect, the right-hander has bounced around in recent years, failing to make the most of his big-league opportunities to date. He should be considered a highly volatile option given his command and control issues.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians done in by too much Touki (Toussaint) in 3-0 loss to White Sox The white-flag waving White Sox are 5-3 against the Guardians this season.

JULY 29, 2023 • CLEVELAND.COM

Robert and Burger homer, Toussaint gets first win as White Sox beat Guardians 3-0

Luis Robert Jr. and Jake Burger each homered, Touki Toussaint pitched five innings for his first win and the Chicago White Sox beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 to snap a six-game l...

JULY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Likely to start Friday White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Toussaint will likely start Friday against the Guardians, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact That would have been Lucas Giolito's turn in the rotation, but he was traded to the Angels on Wednesday. Toussaint has registered a decent 4.06 ERA in 31 major-league innings this season, but command remains an issue for the 27-year-old former top prospect and he is not a recommended fantasy streaming option.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Stays winless Toussaint (0-3) took the loss Wednesday, coughing up five runs on four hits and four walks over six innings as the White Sox were downed 5-1 by the Mets. He struck out three.

Impact The right-hander was able to give Chicago some length, hanging around for 107 pitches in his longest outing of the season, but he threw only 57 strikes. Toussaint has a 4.41 ERA and 12:9 K:BB in 16.1 innings while making three straight starts for the White Sox, but with Mike Clevinger (biceps) still working his way up to a rehab assignment, he'll likely continue to plug a hole in the rotation at least through the end of July.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Wednesday Toussaint is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Mets at Citi Field.

Impact Toussaint will open the White Sox's post-All-Star-break schedule as the team's No. 5 starter, though it's possible that he'll be deployed in a piggyback capacity with Jesse Scholtens if Scholtens isn't need in relief in Sunday's series finale in Atlanta or in Tuesday's series opener with the Mets. Since joining the White Sox in late June, Toussaint has compiled a 3.10 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB across 20.1 innings.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid effort in loss Toussaint (0-2) took the loss Saturday as the White Sox fell 3-0 to the Cardinals, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five.

Impact The right-hander kept Chicago in the game, tossing 53 of 81 pitches for strikes before exiting, but the team's hitters couldn't solve Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis bullpen. Toussaint could lose his rotation spot to Michael Kopech (shoulder) immediately after the All-Star break, but in four appearances (two starts) for the White Sox he's posted a respectable 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB over 15 innings.

JULY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE