Alright, let's dive into the big news of the day—Chase Meidroth is finally here, White Sox fans! He’s been called up for the series against his former team, the Red Sox, just a day after the White Sox managed to avoid losing a year of control over him by calling him up now. Talk about timing!
Meidroth had a bit of a detour this spring, getting sent down to Charlotte with the advice from Will Venable to "swing more." Whether or not that was the best guidance for a guy who's more about getting on base than launching bombs, it worked for him. In just 40 plate appearances with the Knights, Meidroth slugged three home runs while walking eight times and striking out just five. His slash line in Charlotte? .267/.450/.600. That’s right, he was getting on base at an obscene rate and showing some real power—numbers that double or even triple what most of the regulars in the White Sox lineup are producing. This guy could be just the jolt of energy this team needs. Let's hope it's not too much to ask for a breath of fresh air.
Now, about this team: let's not get ahead of ourselves. As you can see, the “leaders” graphic says a lot about where we are. Miguel Vargas has been hitting the ball hardest on the team, yet somehow hasn’t managed a single barrel all season. And that’s in a lineup that looks like it’s been taking some lessons from wiffleball. Tough times, but hey, Meidroth could be the spark we need!
Davis Martin, on the other hand, is hoping his odd-numbered starts are the ones where he turns it around. He's facing a very beatable opponent tonight, but with the White Sox bullpen as shaky as it is, you can’t help but think this game might turn into a wild 11-8 shootout. But seriously, how does Davis Martin have just four strikeouts in two starts this season?
Here are your lineups for tonight:
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