Luis Castillo struggles lead to White Sox pitching concerns
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 23, 2026, 10:00 PM
Last updated Aug 23, 2026
Luis Castillo had a poor outing for the Chicago White Sox, allowing four earned runs and two homers over 2.2 innings. His struggles have raised concerns about the team's starting rotation depth as they approach the end of the regular season, with the White Sox needing significant innings from their starters. Castillo's ERA now stands at 5.89 through four starts, averaging fewer than five innings per game. With 33 games remaining and a lead in the AL Central, questions emerge about the rotation's reliability moving forward.
- •Castillo allows eight hits and four runs in his latest start
- •ERA rises to 5.89, averaging less than five innings per outing
- •White Sox have only three reliable starting pitchers available
- •Team must consider adding a pitcher to address depth issues
- •Chicago has struggled with close games due to taxed bullpen
- 10:00 PMYahoo Sports — Luis Castillo’s Struggles Leave White Sox With Pitching Crisis
"Luis Castillo’s inability to consistently provide length has only intensified concerns about the White Sox starting rotation.
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