White Sox Minor Keys: June 7, 2019

The White Sox’ 40-man roster was at capacity, but they had a roster spot to play with since they’d waited to put Carlos Rodón on the 60-day injured list.

They used that spot on Jimmy Cordero, claiming the 27-year-old right-handed reliever off waivers from the Mariners. He’ll hang out in Charlotte’s bullpen as he gets acclimated to new digs yet again.

Cordero is this year’s Oliver Drake, as the White Sox are his fourth organization this season. He opened the year with Washington, but has spent more of the season moving. The Blue Jays claimed him from Washington in mid-May, and the Mariners from Toronto in late May. Early June brings a new address, this one in Charlotte.

Cordero had a strong season for Triple-A Syracuse that merited a 22-game audition with the Nationals in 2018, but he hasn’t been able to replicate that success at any level this year. He’s getting looks because he sits 97-98 and keeps more than half of batted balls on the ground, but strikes have been an issue this year.

Charlotte 4, Louisville 3

  • Jon Jay went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in his first rehab game in Charlotte.
  • Daniel Palka, 0-for-4 with two strikeouts.
  • Seby Zavala singled, walked twice and struck out.
  • Zack Collins was 0-for-4.
  • Joel Booker went 1-for-4 with a strikeout, but was caught stealing.
  • Caleb Frare picked a good night for this line: 1.1 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 3 K

More:

*Jay postgame:

DSL Padres 5, DSL White Sox 1

  • Anthony Espinoza went 1-for-3 with an HBP, and was picked off.
  • Wilber Sanchez was 1-for-4 with a strikeout.
  • Alberto Bernal, 0-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout.
  • Benyamin Bailey fans rejoice: 1-for-4 with two strikeouts.
  • Jefferson Mendoza was 0-for-2.

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Winston-Salem vs. Myrtle Beach PPD
Kannapolis at Augusta, suspended

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roke1960

So when does Jay come up? And when he does, who goes down? I would assume it’s Cordell, but having Jay and Tilson seems redundant.

Right Size Wrong Shape

Jay would fit nicely into that DH slot…

I wish this was a joke =[. I would legit be happy to see Jay/Tilson as RF/DH against RHP over Alonso though.

As for when and who – I would guess Jay will be here inside of a week. Rondon has sucked all year and Cordell/Tilson have both sucked of late. So really any of the 3 makes sense. I would prefer Rondon even though hes out of options. If I had to guess I would guess actually Cordell.

HallofFrank

Cordell actually has a higher OPS on the season than Tilson now. Tilson has been regressing hard. Play him this week until Jay’s ready, but unless he bounces back I’d be fine sending him back down and keeping Cordell. 

PauliePaulie

Sox have done a good job cycling through outfielders this year. 7 so far. Found 2 that have stuck. Unfortunately, one of them is a FA after 2020.

PauliePaulie

CJ Abrams signed for $500k below slot.