Rodon has shaky debut in White Sox' 6-2 loss to Indians

An auspicious debut it was not.

Making his first major-league appearance with the White Sox Tuesday night at U.S. Cellular Field, top pitching prospect Carlos Rodon seemed nervous and was wild in a 6-2 loss to the Indians.

Rodon, who had his contract purchased from Class AAA Charlotte on Monday, is beginning his career as a reliever but is still projected as a starting pitcher.

The 22-year-old left-hander entered the game in the sixth inning with Cleveland runners on first and third and two outs.

Rodon walked left-hander Brandon Moss on four pitches to load the bases and pinch-hitter Ryan Raburn followed with a 2-run single to put the Indians in front 4-1.

Rodon allowed 2 more runs in the seventh inning while allowing another single and 2 walks.

In the eighth, Rodon gave up a one-run double to Raburn but Cleveland failed to score.

Throwing 60 pitches (29 strikes) in 2⅓ innings, Rodon gave up 2 runs on 3 hits and 3 walks.

Jose Abreu accounted for both White Sox runs. He hit a solo homer (No. 4) in the first inning off Indians starter Carlos Carrasco and added a run-scoring single in the eighth.

Check back later for more details on Rodon's major-league debut.