Mike Clevinger, primarily a starter in his career with 142 starts out of 156 games, will transition to relief pitching with the Chicago White Sox following his return on a minor league deal. Manager Will Venable expressed optimism about Clevinger's performance, highlighting the need to adapt to a new role and monitor his recovery between outings. This decision reflects the team's commitment to assessing younger pitchers in the rotation as they rebuild, especially in light of Clevinger's injury history, including elbow inflammation and neck surgery last season.
Clevinger's transition to relief pitching is surprising given his history as a starter, yet the rebuilding White Sox want to evaluate younger arms for rotation.
Manager Will Venable noted that everything looks 'really crisp' for Clevinger, emphasizing the importance of adapting to a new role and observing recovery times.
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