Chicago White Sox lead AL Central amid pitching concerns

The Chicago White Sox are currently leading the American League Central Division with a 66-61 record, marking a significant turnaround following three consecutive seasons of losing more than 100 games. As the team nears a potential postseason berth, they face challenges regarding their pitching depth.

Team insider Scott Merkin noted that starting pitcher Davis Martin is currently on the 15-day injured list with a blister issue, having seen his ERA rise to 6.52 since mid-May. While the team added right-hander Luis Castillo at the trade deadline and has seen strong performance from Sean Burke, the rotation remains a primary concern for the final 35 games of the season. Top prospect Noah Schultz is currently playing with Triple-A Charlotte.

In recent action, the White Sox secured a 6-4 walk-off victory against the Mets. After trailing 4-0, the team rallied in the sixth inning with three consecutive home runs from Randal Grichuk, Colson Montgomery, and a decisive walk-off hit by Jake Rogers.