"Kay was more or less locked into the rotation once he signed a two-year, $12MM deal to return from NPB. The former Mets' first-round pick has also had the best camp of anyone in the group. Kay has allowed only four runs while leading the team with 15 strikeouts across 16 1/3 frames. His fastball has averaged 95.4 mph."
"Newcomb signed with an eye towards competing for a rotation spot, but Chicago's subsequent $1.5MM deal with Fedde made it likelier the southpaw would end up in the bullpen. Newcomb also had a shaky Spring Training, allowing 10 runs (eight earned) across 12 innings."
"Smith was the obvious choice to start on Opening Day after strong rookie season. Fedde was one of the worst pitchers in MLB last year but is a year removed from a solid '24 campaign divided between the Sox and Cardinals."
The White Sox have confirmed their five-man rotation for the upcoming season, with Shane Smith starting on Opening Day. Anthony Kay, signed to a two-year, $12MM deal, earned a rotation spot after an exceptional spring training, allowing only four runs across 16 1/3 innings with 15 strikeouts. Erick Fedde, acquired for $1.5MM, also secured a rotation position despite poor performance last season. Sean Newcomb, who signed with rotation aspirations, will pitch from the bullpen following a disappointing spring. Mike Vasil's rotation bid ended due to an elbow injury requiring Tommy John surgery. Jonathan Cannon was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte, unable to overcome stronger performances from other candidates.
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