Jordan Hicks Is Back and His Ugly 10.13 Rehab ERA Is the Only Number That Matters
Alright, Seattle! You know we bleed green and blue, locked in on our Mariners, cheering every Cal Raleigh bomb and Julio Rodriguez sprint. But sometimes, you gotta peek around the league. And what the Chicago White Sox just pulled? Man, it’s got me scratching my head like a confused seagull. They just reinstated right-hander Jordan Hicks from the 15-day injured list, and if you’re looking at the numbers, this move is wild. Seriously, your jaw is gonna drop when you hear about his rehab stint.
That Rehab ERA Is Staring Everyone Down, Hard
Jordan Hicks, the 29-year-old righty in his first season with the White Sox, has been on the shelf since May 23, with that right lat strain. Before hitting the IL, he had a 0-1 record, one save, and three holds in 20 relief appearances, rocking a 5.60 ERA. Injuries happen, we all know that. But here’s where it gets wild: on his rehab assignment at Triple-A Charlotte, Hicks pitched in three games. He finished that stint 0-1 with an absolutely brutal 10.13 ERA! He coughed up three runs on three hits and two walks over just 2 2/3 innings. You gotta wonder what kind of desperate situation you’re in to call up a guy with a double-digit ERA on his *rehab* stat line. That’s a tough look, no doubt about it.
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Rookie Tyler Davis Sent Packing: What Was The Plan?
To clear a roster spot for Hicks, the White Sox optioned right-hander Tyler Davis down to Triple-A Charlotte. Davis is a 27-year-old rookie who’s been busy, making 22 relief appearances this season. His overall record is 2-3 with a 4.63 ERA, having allowed 12 earned runs in 23 1/3 innings. Now, those aren’t elite numbers, but they’re solid for a rookie, right? But here’s the kicker, the stat that just screams 'What are they doing?!': opponents are batting a microscopic .198 against him, just 16 hits in 81 at-bats! Seriously, you’re telling me they’re ditching a rookie holding hitters to a sub-.200 average for a guy who just posted a 10.13 ERA in his tune-up? This move feels like a total head-scratcher. Talk about a questionable call when you’ve got a guy keeping bats silent.
Man, it just goes to show you, sometimes other teams make moves that leave you scratching your head harder than a Seahawk trying to figure out Sam Darnold. While we’re over here watching our M's battle, with Cal and Julio absolutely owning it, it’s a good reminder to appreciate our front office. The White Sox are rolling the dice big time with Hicks. Will he pull a miracle out of his hat, or will this come back to haunt them? Only the rest of the season will tell. Keep that energy high, Emerald City, and let's keep cheering on our Mariners!
This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.