White Sox in wait-and-see mode ahead of trade deadline
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White Sox assistant general manager Josh Barfield remains uncertain about the team's activity at the July 31 trade deadline. Luis Robert Jr. needs to enhance his value in the coming days. Starting pitcher Adrian Houser has proven to be a consistent innings-eater. However, his recent performance was less impressive. Filling an open rotation spot would be a consideration if Houser is traded. Martin Perez is nearing a return from injury, and the team is optimistic about promoting Noah Syndergaard to provide rotation depth. All-Star Shane Smith's ankle sprain occurred during workouts, but he doesn't anticipate needing an injured list stint.
Assistant general manager Josh Barfield stated that many teams are at a balance between buying or selling as the July 31 trade deadline approaches. "There are a lot of teams right now that are teetering on the line of buying or selling," he noted.
Center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is currently a popular topic within the organization, with the hope that he can enhance his trade value in the upcoming days before the trade deadline.
Right-hander Adrian Houser proved to be a valuable innings-eater this season, although he struggled in a recent game, allowing three runs over 4 1/3 innings, the shortest start of his season.
White Sox All-Star Shane Smith sustained an ankle sprain due to a lack of focus during team workouts but remains confident he won't need to be placed on the injured list.
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