Shane Smith, a right-hander for the White Sox, became an All-Star after an impressive season start. Known for his increased velocity, he received praise from Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre during the Midsummer Classic. However, despite starting with a solid 2.05 ERA, Smith's performance has declined, and his ERA has now risen to 4.26 for the season. Manager Will Venable described the rotation situation as fluid, emphasizing a need for adjustments. For the White Sox to improve, young players, including Smith, must demonstrate consistency in their outings.
Smith had no idea he would receive words of encouragement from Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre, who praised him for his bounce-back performance as he left the field.
After a strong start this season with a 2.05 ERA, Smith's performance has deteriorated, leading to a 7.04 ERA over his last nine starts.
Manager Will Venable described the current rotation situation as fluid, indicating adjustments will be made one rotation cycle at a time.
To help the Sox improve from what is expected to be another 100-loss season, young talents like Shane Smith must demonstrate consistency in their performance.
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