Report: Keuchel joins Diamondbacks on minor-league deal after DFA from White Sox
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Former Sox starter Dallas Keuchel has signed with Arizona, according to various reports. Associated Press
On May 26, Dallas Keuchel took the mound against the Red Sox and was shelled by Boston hitters and loudly booed by the home crowd at Guaranteed Rate Field.
The left-hander lasted just 2 innings in the White Sox's 16-7 loss to the Red Sox, and he gave up 6 runs to drive his ERA to 7.88.
It turned out to be his last start for the White Sox. Two days later, Keuchel was designated for assignment and -- not surprisingly, given the $12 million-plus left on his contract -- was not claimed by another team.
Keuchel seemed to have a feel for what was coming after being pounded by Boston.
"If people want to write me off, that's OK," he said. "I've been written off before and I'm a competitor and I'm an athlete and we'll turn the tide."
According to The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal, Keuchel will try turning the tide with the Diamondbacks after signing a minor-league deal with Arizona Monday.
The 34-year-old lefty was 2-5 with a 7.88 ERA in 8 starts this season. Last year, Keuchel was left off the Sox's playoff roster after going 9-9 with a 5.28 ERA.
Before signing a three-year, $55 million contract with the White Sox in December 2019, Keuchel went 20-8 with a 2.48 ERA for the Astros in 2015 and won the AL Cy Young Award.
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