White Sox Pitchers Cannon Withdraws, Smith Slowed by Injuries

Chicago White Sox pitcher Jonathan Cannon was scratched from his scheduled start due to lower back tightness and is listed as day-to-day, with Bryse Wilson taking his place against the Texas Rangers. Cannon has a 3.76 ERA this season but has struggled with consistency. Meanwhile, top pitching prospect Hagen Smith has been sidelined due to left elbow soreness, though an MRI showed no structural damage. Smith is undergoing biomechanics work to adjust his delivery, aiming to improve his health and performance, and is expected to begin playing catch soon. The White Sox are cautiously managing Smith's innings load, with his return to pitching dependent on his recovery progress. Smith has posted a strong 2.10 ERA with Double-A Birmingham this season, but his workload increase and potential Triple-A debut are likely to be delayed until later in the year.