White Sox Demote Struggling Jonathan Cannon to Triple-A Charlotte

The Chicago White Sox have optioned right-handed pitcher Jonathan Cannon to Triple-A Charlotte after a difficult stretch in the 2025 season marked by a 13.50 ERA over his last 12 innings and a particularly rough start against the Mariners. General Manager Chris Getz described the move as an opportunity for Cannon to regain his confidence and work on his approach, noting that the slower pace at Triple-A could help him rediscover his form. Cannon, who had shown promise during his rookie season in 2024, has struggled with consistency this year, partly due to a back injury and issues like high pitch counts, difficulty missing bats, and a low ground ball rate, which have limited his innings and effectiveness. The White Sox have recalled reliever Wikelman Gonzalez to adjust the starting rotation and may consider other prospects for Cannon's spot. Despite his setbacks in 2025, the organization still believes in Cannon's potential, though his future in the rotation is uncertain as other young pitchers like Davis Martin, Sean Burke, and Shane Smith rise. Cannon’s demotion mirrors the team’s developmental approach seen with Colson Montgomery, who also benefited from time in the minors before succeeding at the major-league level.