A White Sox starting pitcher has not thrown more than five innings since Aug. 2, indicating a significant struggle for the starting rotation. The bullpen has been under increased strain due to the starters' inefficiencies.
"He deserves a lot of credit. Every series, every day, he creates a pathway to victory. There are no highs and lows with him... consistency is so valuable in a leadership role like the manager."
Schultz's season began with a solid performance in Double-A, posting a 3.34 ERA and 58 strikeouts in 56.2 innings, but fell sharply after moving to Triple-A, where he allowed 15 earned runs in just 11.1 innings across three starts.