White Sox ace Giolito to miss at least two starts

Posted April 09, 2022 7:00 am

By DANA GAURUDER

DETROIT (AP) - Chicago White Sox ace Lucas Giolito will be placed on the 10-day injured list due to a lower abdominal strain.

Giolito was injured during the fourth inning of the team's opener on Friday.

'œOptimistically, maybe a couple of starts,'ť manager Tony La Russa said Saturday of Giolito's estimated time out. 'œWe're going to miss him.'ť

Giolito felt discomfort during three consecutive pitches and notified the coaching staff after the inning. He allowed one hit and struck out six before departing.

'œFrom my understanding, it's a random, freak, weird thing,'ť Giolito said. 'œIt doesn't happen to baseball players very often. ... I'm very optimistic this won't affect my season too much.'ť

Another White Sox starter, Lance Lynn, underwent knee surgery earlier this month and is expected to be out four-to-six weeks.

'œWe have quality people that can pitch,'ť La Russa said. 'œYou want to see these guys rise to the occasion. Their attitude is great.'ť

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Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Friday, April 8, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio) The Associated Press

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