White Sox starter Dallas Keuchel prematurely exited today’s game against the Royals with an apparent injury. The White Sox went on to announce (via The Athletic’s James Fegan on Twitter) that Keuchel is dealing with stiffness in his lower back and is currently considered day-to-day.
It’s good news that the preliminary evaluation of Keuchel doesn’t sound too severe, and we hope that Keuchel will get back on the mound with no IL stint and without missing a beat. The veteran lefty has been a solid addition to the suddenly-contending White Sox, as he’s contributed a 2.42 ERA through his first 8 starts.
This afternoon, he was at it again, allowing just two hits in five shutout innings for the Sox before unexpectedly leaving the game following his warm-up pitches. Averaging just 5.6 K/9 for the year, Keuchel is as uninterested in the strikeout as ever, but he’s excelled elsewhere, allowing fewer walks and home runs than in recent years. That’s given way to a 3.19 FIP, which would be the lowest mark Keuchel has posted in a season since his Cy Young Award-winning year in 2015.
The White Sox have already had fellow starters Carlos Rodon and Gio Gonzalez require IL stints this year, so it’s a relief that Keuchel is initially listed as only day-to-day. And while Rodon is said to be nearing a return, any more injuries would be a considerable test to Chicago’s depth. Should Keuchel need an IL stint, the recently-optioned Reynaldo Lopez could be forced back into Major League action.
I would bet that ‘Stoney’ would love to rub the kink out of it.
I bet you would love it if the Cvbs were actually good. Hint: they aren’t.
ChiSoxCity, do you have a life? All you do is troll every article with your crap.
About as crappy as Cvbs fans making stupid comments on White Sox related articles, right?
I’ll say it again, Dogbone is the reason I’ll never pay the $29.99 for the “perks” for this site. I don’t know whether or not I would have otherwise, but I would’ve definitely considered it. Even if they ban Dogbone (which will never happen), I’ll still never pay that fee now.
Dogbone might be the biggest tool on this website. And Dogbone trolls with impunity. What surprises me is that I haven’t seen his trolling twin in a while–bronyur. Two tools in a peapod.
Two “trolls in a peapod”!
“I’ll never pay for the site because I’m cheap”
I”ll blame it on the Cubs fan as I turn a blind eye to the toxic 12 year old ChiSox fanbase on the site!
Just say you’re a cheap arse and move on!
You see, I too don’t pay for the site because I’m cheap! But I don’t look for a scapegoat! Southside mentality!
Perhaps he or she is impecunious.
@JohhnyBets67
Wow, I’m glad you figured that out all by yourself. I actually got a good laugh at your logic (or lack thereof).
BTW, great job with the “Johhny” spelling. That makes you look even smarter.
@Prunella Vulgaris
Nice job using the thesaurus. I’m impressed. Most kids today don’t even know what a thesaurus is, but you do.
Yeah, I’m pretty much penniless. What little money I scrape up goes to my ISP. Panhandling does wonders.
These posts couldn’t describe Cubs fans any better.
“We *could* care less about the Sox. Their fans are obsessed with us.”
All while posting in a White Sox article and completely ignoring the fact that this troll fest was started by one of their own. Really, really funny stuff guys. Keep it up.
Wow 83Sox insulting how my immigrant mother decided to spell my name!
I’m sorry we aren’t all fat bald white men with Anglo Saxon blood! Typical close minded Southside supporter!
you mean dogbone?
have you been to a Sox game JBets? Much more diverse and welcoming of fans and players of color than the North Side. Might be all those yokels from middle America who trek to the shrine and freak out when they see someone different. Just ask the players
“Southside mentality”- bigoted much?
Willie I hope you know that none of this is anything more than a joke. Both sides pick and fight with each other. Then come on here and act like neither do. I find it amusing that either side can’t just walk away from nonsense like that.
Again funny..lol
Thank you for calling me a kid!
chitownsoxcity311 even talks Cubs on White Sox articles. He’s obsessed and it’s awesome
Let me get this straight.
This is an article about a Sox player getting injured. There’s no mention of the Cubs anywhere in this article.
The first post is by Dogbone, a Cubs fan trolling yet another Sox thread (the same Dogbone who doesn’t even comment on Cub articles anymore, just Sox articles).
Dogbone gets called out. More Cub fans respond as if the Sox fan was the agitator, acting as if he cares far more about the Cubs than the Sox.
Excellent job, spin doctors.
Dogbone only posts on Sox related threads and most are to complain about Jerry Reinsdorf. Jerry must have stolen his binky back in the day. Now Dogbone puts in 12 hr shifts, waiting for his next opportunity to pounce with a witless broadside. A full and satisfying life.
The cubs are not good! The cubs are not good! The cubs are not good I keep repeating to myself as I slowly shrink into a corn cob.
Why are you talking about the Cubs on a Sox injury thread? That interested in the Sox are you? Maybe you can jump on the bandwagon. We’ll play Chelsea Dagger every half inning to keep you amused
You mean “soon to be 2nd place” Cubbies!
lol
Thats funny lol. Go Sox !!!
@Dogbone
Is that a fantasy of yours, watching “Stoney” rubbing the kink out of it?
I think Dogbone’s fantasy is getting out of his parent’s basement and getting some fresh air.
I might pay 30 for the chitown throw down. Make it a ppv special. And no fake dives like in UFC or I want my 30 back
Chats happening anytime soon?
Keuchel has been the best starter on the team. I hope it’s just a minor problem as we need his veteran presence. If he ‘s hurt bad, the others will have to pick up the slack. This team has loads of potential.
Keuchel will be fine.
Lopez not coming back. What a stupid comment at end of the article. Sox have so many more options.
The Sox do not have so many more options, especially if Keuchel misses starts.
Reyno could be back. Better position for him to work things out in Schaumburg than the travel squad. He still has a role to play- maybe as a setup man or closer long term, especially w Bummer still out
The Sox need to cut back on long AB’s. They were blasting the ball every which way for 20 minutes while Keuchel tightened up in the dugout.
The Sox can’t keep scoring 8+ runs per game. It’s not good for their starting pitchers’ health!
Sounds like a good problem to have! I wish the braves would have brought back keuchel instead of hole camels. The white Sox are a fun team to watch this year
What an asinine statement. Their pitching and defense has been good but the offense is probably the biggest reason why they’re in first place. You really think they should dial it back? A team should always play to their strengths.
They should play to their weaknesses, that would really fool the other team.
Back spasms only. Not to worry!
Good news Fan. The Sox could get by without Keuchel for a start or two. Let him get the soreness or spasms worked out with some rest. We need to have this guy ready for playoffs .His savvy and experience will help the team next month.
I wonder if this injury was caused by a badly conditioned pitcher mound that a bunch of pitchers had an issue with in the last two games?