Jordan Hicks Is Back and His 10.13 ERA Has White Sox Fans Losing Sleep

Alright, so get this: The Chicago White Sox just pulled right-hander Jordan Hicks off the 15-day injured list today, right before they wrap up their series with the Detroit Tigers. On the surface, that sounds like good news, right? A bullpen arm returning from a right lat strain, ready to get back on the mound. But, man, when you dig into the numbers, you gotta wonder what kind of mess he's stepping back into, and if the Sox faithful are gonna be pulling their hair out watching him.

Back from the IL, But What's He Bringing?

Hicks, who's 29 and in his first season with the White Sox, has been out since May 23, with that injury retroactive to May 21. Before hitting the IL, his season was, well, not exactly lighting the world on fire. He’s got a 0-1 record, one save, and three holds, with a 5.60 ERA across 20 relief appearances. Those aren't exactly shutdown numbers, are they? But hey, a veteran arm back in the mix has to be a boost, right? Or does it?

That Rehab Assignment Tho... Yikes.

Here’s where things get wild, and probably why White Sox fans are gonna be on edge. Hicks

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had a rehab assignment down in Triple-A Charlotte, and it was... rough. He pitched in just three games, but in those 2 2/3 innings, he gave up three runs on three hits and two walks. His record was 0-1, and his ERA? A staggering 10.13. You read that right, a TEN POINT ONE THREE ERA during his "get right" stint. It makes you scratch your head and ask if this is truly the arm they need to solidify anything.

The Other Shoe Drops for Davis

To make room for Hicks, the White Sox sent rookie right-hander Tyler Davis down to Triple-A Charlotte. Davis, 27, had been called on 22 times this season, piling up a 2-3 record with a 4.63 ERA. He’s given up 12 earned runs in 23 1/3 innings, but get this, opponents are only batting .198 against him. So, they send down a guy with a decent ERA and a low opponent batting average for a dude coming off a 10.13 ERA rehab. Baseball, man. It always keeps you guessing. So, the White Sox are wrapping up their series against Detroit today, and Hicks is back in the bullpen. Can he shake off those rehab jitters and pitch like the guy they *hoped* they signed, or are we gonna see more of that Triple-A struggle? This is gonna be one to watch.

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