White Sox Place Shane Smith On 15-Day Injured List
Briefly

Shane Smith has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain, retroactive to July 16. Outfielder Will Robertson was optioned to Triple-A, and new players Wikelman Gonzalez and Brooks Baldwin joined the White Sox roster. Smith has a 4.26 ERA and was selected for the AL All-Star team, but his recent performance shows an 11.29 ERA over his last 18 1/3 innings. His innings are nearing a career high of 94 1/3, necessitating careful management before the injury.
Shane Smith has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left ankle sprain, impacting his season as he nears career-high innings.
Smith has a 4.26 ERA over 86 2/3 innings and was selected for the AL All-Star team, showing initial success in the majors.
His recent performance has declined, with an 11.29 ERA over his last 18 1/3 innings, possibly due to increased workload.
The IL stint resolves innings management concerns temporarily, allowing Smith time off as he recovers from the injury sustained on July 16.
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