White Sox sign veteran starter Pelfrey to minor-league contract
The Class AAA Charlotte starting rotation got a little more interesting on Wednesday.
The Sox signed veteran major-leaguer Mike Pelfrey to a minor-league contract and assigned the 6-foot-7 righty to their top farm club.
Signed by the Tigers to a two-year, $16 million contract before the 2016 season, Pelfrey was 4-10 with a 5.07 ERA with Detroit last year.
Released by the Tigers a week ago, Pelfrey will join top prospects Reynaldo Lopez, Lucas Giolito and Carson Fulmer in Charlotte's rotation.
The Knights open their season Thursday, and Lopez makes the first start against Norfolk.
With Carlos Rodon on the disabled list and Jose Quintana on the trade block, Pelfrey gives the White Sox a veteran arm if they need one in the major-league rotation.
The Sox's current starting five is Quintana, James Shields, Derek Holland, Miguel Gonzalez and Rule 5 pickup Dylan Covey.
Pelfrey had a rough spring for Detroit, posting a 7.94 ERA in 17 Grapefruit League innings with a .343 batting average against.
Washed out:
Wednesday's game between the White Sox and Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field was postponed due to rain.
The Sox and Tigers were also washed out in Monday afternoon's scheduled season opener. The game was made up Tuesday and the Sox lost to the Tigers 6-3.
Wednesday's rainout will be made up on May 26 as part of a straight doubleheader, with Game 1 starting at 4:10 p.m.
According to the White Sox, tickets for Wednesday's postponed game are now gift certificates and fans should exchange those game tickets and parking coupons for tickets of equal or lesser value to any future regular season home game.
All exchanges must be made at the Guaranteed Rate Field box office during regular business hours or by mail.
Fans with tickets for Wednesday's game cannot use those tickets for entry on May 26. Fans with tickets for the 7:10 p.m. game on May 26 may attend both games of the doubleheader.
The Sox and Detroit are scheduled to play this afternoon, with James Shields starting against Tigers left-hander Matthew Boyd.