Joe Kelly shook his proper arm after placing out Colorado Rockies slugger Kris Bryant within the eighth inning Wednesday at Coors Field.
The Chicago White Sox reliever acquired a go to from the coaching employees and exited with proper biceps discomfort.
The Sox determined to maintain Kelly on the energetic roster as they started a three-game collection Friday in opposition to the Oakland Athletics at Guaranteed Rate Field, with supervisor Tony La Russa saying the setback for the right-hander was “something he’s felt before.”
“That part is good news,” La Russa mentioned Friday. “Hope that’s what it is.”
While Kelly didn’t land on the injured listing, the Sox have some juggling to do within the bullpen after putting Reynaldo López on the 15-day IL on Thursday with a decrease again pressure. López’s transfer is retroactive to Monday. He hasn’t pitched since July 23.
Even earlier than the accidents, Sox normal supervisor Rick Hahn mentioned the bullpen is one attainable space the staff would look to deal with earlier than Tuesday’s commerce deadline.
Asked Friday if he’s anticipating bullpen assist from outdoors the group, La Russa mentioned, “I’m anticipating what they (members of the entrance workplace) have executed earlier than I’ve ever acquired right here. They at all times take a look at the roster and attempt to enhance it.
“We’re excited that we’ve got our rotation set, knock on wood keep those guys heathy. Our bullpen, even losing (López), we’re deep enough to compete because guys have proven they can step up.”
López, who’s 4-2 with a 2.98 ERA, 44 strikeouts and 0 residence runs allowed in 37 appearances (one begin) this season, has turn out to be a dependable late-game choice for the Sox.
Kelly has loads of expertise in these circumstances as a setup man. He has a 6.20 ERA in 23 outings in his first season with the Sox however has not allowed a run in his final eight appearances (7⅔ innings) and has held opponents hitless in 4 of his final seven video games.
The Sox on Friday introduced the corresponding transfer to the information of López’s journey to the IL, recalling right-hander Davis Martin from Triple-A Charlotte. The rookie has made six appearances (three begins) throughout 5 stints with the Sox this season. He’s 1-3 with a 4.67 ERA and 20 strikeouts.
La Russa mentioned Martin can be a attainable match with López out.
“Davis is ready to pitch and we’ll look at who else is available,” La Russa mentioned. “That’s a good name to bring up because I wouldn’t be afraid to send him out there in the seventh or eighth.”
La Russa expressed confidence within the group as an entire as he tries to combine and match — whereas protecting arms contemporary — earlier than attending to Kendall Graveman and All-Star nearer Liam Hendriks.
“The philosophy I was raised under, lose a game, don’t lose a pitcher,” La Russa mentioned. “We’ve had video games, particularly right here at residence, which have gotten away as a result of we weren’t going to make use of guys that shouldn’t pitch that day. One of our strengths, acquired tapped some with López, however we had very good depth going within the bullpen. Especially with the emergence of (Jimmy) Lambert (1.02 ERA and .164 opponents common in 15 reduction outings) and (José) Ruiz is doing stuff (and Matt) Foster.
“Losing López, that happens. That happens to everybody. But the fact is that every day we check with the guys and if they’re not available, we don’t pitch them.”
Rehab project underway for Luis Robert
Center fielder Luis Robert went 1-for-5 on Thursday as he started a rehab project with Charlotte. Robert was the designated hitter and batted second for the Knights. He singled within the seventh inning of the 3-1 loss in Nashville, Tenn.
Robert was not within the lineup Friday as he handled chilly signs. He’s anticipated to play middle discipline for the Knights on Saturday, in keeping with the Sox.
Robert final performed for the Sox on July 15 in opposition to the Twins in Minnesota, exiting after the primary inning with lightheadedness. He missed the ultimate two video games earlier than the All-Star break and went on the IL with blurred imaginative and prescient on July 19.
“Besides the (cold) symptoms, we have to see what his game looks like, see how he moves around,” La Russa mentioned. “The fastest (he could return) would be (Monday against) Kansas City. That’s written in pencil. They’ve got a lot to see this weekend.”
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