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White Sox make perplexing rotation switch vs. Royals that could affect Wild Card Series

The White Sox have pushed Sean Burke and Davis Martin back to this weekend, making it unlikely they'd be available to start Game 1 of a Wild Card Series on Tuesday.

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 4:17 PM
White Sox make perplexing rotation switch vs. Royals that could affect Wild Card Series
Key Things to Know
  • The Chicago White Sox's magic number to clinch a postseason berth is down to one.
  • Right-hander David Sandlin was named the starting pitcher for Thursday's game against Kansas City.
  • Chicago trails the Cleveland Guardians by one game in the American League Central.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago White Sox announced right-hander David Sandlin will start Thursday's series finale against the Kansas City Royals. Chicago needs one win or a rival loss to clinch its first postseason berth since 2021, while also remaining one game behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central.

The decision to start Sandlin sets up Sean Burke and Davis Martin to pitch in the final regular-season series against the Colorado Rockies. This rotation alignment could impact the pitching staff's availability for the start of the Wild Card Series next week.

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