The Dodgers designated right-handed pitcher Gus Varland for project on the Tuesday commerce deadline. The Chicago White Sox picked up Varland off waivers on Friday. Then, the franchise optioned Varland to the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.
Varland, who will flip 28 in November, joined the Dodgers in 2021 after being traded by the Athletics. He was invited as a non-roster participant to spring coaching, however by no means appeared in an MLB sport. The Milwaukee Brewers claimed Varland off waivers in Dec. 2022.
Varland made his return to Los Angeles on Might 22, 2023. He spent nearly all of his time both with the Triple-A Oklahoma Metropolis Dodgers or injured. Varland was on the injured listing from September to November with proper knee irritation.Â
After returning to the mound, Varland was out and in of the minor leagues. He has been known as as much as the Main Leagues 4 instances since April. Throughout a season and a half with the Dodgers, Varland threw 17.2 innings in 15 appearances. This season within the Majors, he’s 0-0 and has posted a 3.00 ERA with three strikeouts and 4 walks in seven reduction appearances.
Within the minor leagues, Varland is 2-2 and throws a 7.99 ERA in 28 appearances. He accrued one begin, 36 strikeouts, and 13 walks. Batters averaged .299 in opposition to him.
Heading to Chicago won’t be splendid for a still-developing pitcher. The White Sox are at present the worst group within the Main Leagues. They’ve a .241 profitable proportion, on tempo for the worst season of all time (39-123). They entered Saturday’s sport having misplaced 18 in a row.
Nonetheless, it’s a paycheck, and becoming a member of the White Sox is healthier than going by way of waivers unclaimed. It has not been introduced when Varland will make his debut with the Triple-A Charlotte Knights.
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