White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Heads back to Triple-A
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The White Sox optioned Cannon to Triple-A Charlotte on Sunday.
Cannon's first stint in the big leagues lasted three turns through the rotation, with the rookie right-hander going 0-1 with a 7.24 ERA, 1.76 WHIP and 13:4 K:BB in 13.2 innings across those starts. The White Sox have a day off Thursday and could get by with a four-man rotation until Mike Clevinger is fully stretched out for starting duty and ready to make his season debut, which could come as soon as next Sunday.
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White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Allows four runs in no-decision
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Cannon pitched five innings in a no-decision against Tampa Bay on Saturday, allowing four runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out five batters.
Cannon was better than in his previous outing -- when he gave up six runs over 3.2 frames versus Minnesota -- and racked up a promising 15 swinging strikes, but he still allowed a constant stream of baserunners. The right-hander also gave up his first two homers of the campaign, accounting for three of the four runs against him. Cannon has surrendered 11 earned runs across 13.2 frames in his three starts, and it wouldn't be surprising if he's pushed out of the rotation once Mike Clevinger is ready to make his season debut for the big club.
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White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Lit up for six runs
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Cannon dropped to 0-1 on the season in Monday's 7-0 loss to the Twins, allowing six runs on nine hits and one walk over 3.2 innings while striking out five.
Minnesota jumped on Cannon early, plating two runs in the first inning and three more in the third. His day was ended by an RBI double from Edouard Julien in the fourth. Cannon produced a solid MLB debut against the Royals but saw his ERA shoot up to 7.27 after Monday's tough outing. Should he get another turn in the rotation, he's lined up to face the Rays at home this weekend.
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White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Gets another start
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Cannon will start Monday in Minnesota, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Cannon had a solid major-league debut Wednesday against the Royals, tossing five innings of one-run ball in a no-decision. He'll be awarded at least one additional start in the majors, though he could head back to Triple-A Charlotte once Mike Clevinger is ready to make his season debut.
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White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Solid in debut
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Cannon did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Royals, allowing one run on three hits and a walk while striking out three over five innings.
Cannon turned in a strong effort in his first major-league appearance, holding Kansas City to a lone run in the second inning. The 23-year-old right-hander won't offer high strikeout totals, but he's demonstrated advanced control and an ability to generate groundballs thanks to a sinker that he threw 39 percent of the time in his debut. At this point it's not entirely clear whether Cannon will stick in the rotation.
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White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Debut postponed due to rain
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Cannon and the White Sox won't play against the Royals on Tuesday since the game was postponed due to rain.
Cannon had his contract selected earlier Tuesday and was poised to make his MLB debut, but Mother Nature had other ideas. The game will be made up via a straight doubleheader Wednesday, and Cannon will start the earlier of the two games.
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White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Officially promoted for MLB debut
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The White Sox selected Cannon's contract from Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.
Cannon has made two starts so far in the minors, allowing three earned runs across 9.2 innings while striking out 11 batters and walking five. He will start Tuesday's game against the Royals, though the 23-year-old righty will most likely be sent back to Charlotte after making his MLB debut. In order to make room for Cannon, Jared Shuster was optioned to Triple-A, and Josimar Cousin was designated for assignment.
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White Sox's Jonathan Cannon: Making MLB debut Tuesday
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The White Sox will call up Cannon from Triple-A Charlotte to start Tuesday's game against the Royals, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.
The White Sox are electing to give rotation members Erick Fedde and Garrett Crochet some extra rest as Cannon receives what will likely just be a spot start. Cannon, 23, holds a 2.79 ERA and 11:5 K:BB over 9.2 innings in his first two starts with Charlotte this season. The right-hander isn't regarded as a high-level pitching prospect and could be sent back to the minors after Tuesday's outing.
