The Chicago White Sox optioned relief pitcher Wikelman Gonzalez to Triple-A Charlotte to accommodate the return of Jonathan Cannon from the injured list. Gonzalez made his major league debut in June but faced command challenges, finishing with a 2.75 ERA in Triple-A before his demotion. Manager Will Venable praised Gonzalez's fearlessness and potential, mentioning his powerful fastball and versatility as key assets. Despite the setback, the team sees potential in Gonzalez's talent as he continues his development in the minor leagues.
"I like Wikelman a lot. He's fearless. He's thrown strikes for the most part. I know that he had some command issues, and we're still working on the command."
"He's got a power fastball, pretty good breaking ball and a changeup that's been effective. He's a guy that can throw more than one inning."
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