White Sox acquire RHP Pinto, place LHP Rodon on DL

[March 29, 2018]    The Chicago White Sox traded for right-hander Ricardo Pinto and placed left-hander Carlos Rodon on the disabled list Wednesday on the eve of their season opener against the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.

The White Sox acquired Pinto from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for international signing bonus pool money. Pinto, a reliever, went 1-2 with a 7.89 ERA in 25 games for the Phillies last season.

Chicago assigned Pinto to Advanced Single-A Winston-Salem.

Rodon (shoulder) was placed on the 10-day disabled list, retroactive to March 26. He was limited to just 12 starts last season due to injuries and underwent shoulder surgery in September. He went 2-5 with a 4.15 ERA.

At the time of his surgery, Rodon's recovery timetable was six to eight months, meaning he might return as late as June.

The White Sox also placed catcher Kevan Smith (sprained left ankle) on the 10-day disabled list, also retroactive to March 26. Smith batted .283 with four home runs and 30 RBIs in 87 games last season.

Chicago purchased the contract of left-hander Hector Santiago, who is on his second tour of duty with the club after winning a job during spring training.

Santiago has a 40-46 record and 4.00 ERA in 189 career appearances (130 starts) with the White Sox (2011-13), Los Angeles Angels (2014-16) and Minnesota Twins (2016-17). He is expected to serve Chicago as a long-relief option out of the bullpen.

--Field Level Media

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