Overview
- The White Sox reinstated Davis Martin from the 15-day injured list and started him Wednesday against the Houston Astros after a five-inning rehab outing at Triple-A Charlotte.
- In his first game back Martin threw 5 2/3 scoreless innings, struck out three, walked one and touched 96 mph on his fastball.
- Martin went on the IL in mid-August with a blister on his right middle finger and used the time to make mechanical and biomechanical adjustments the club described as a reset.
- Chicago optioned right-hander Tanner McDougal to Triple-A when Martin was added to the roster, a short-term move to restore a veteran arm to the rotation.
- Martin’s strong showing matters because he earlier this season posted elite April–May numbers but then struggled after June, so the Sox will watch his next starts for signs he can provide the consistent quality starts needed down the stretch.