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Sean Burke readies as White Sox face rotation challenges against Rangers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Aug 25, 2026

Sean Burke readies as White Sox face rotation challenges against Rangers

Summary

Chicago White Sox starter Sean Burke prepares to pitch Wednesday against the Texas Rangers. Burke has addressed physical issues that affected his performance earlier this month but felt good in his last start against the New York Mets. The White Sox, leading the AL Central by 2.5 games, have dealt with rotation instability as starters struggle to pitch deep into games. Manager Will Venable emphasizes the focus on winning despite these hurdles. The team also placed relief pitcher Huáscar Brazobán on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain before Tuesday's game.

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By the Numbers

•Burke felt physically better after earlier struggles.
•White Sox lead AL Central by 2.5 games.
•Burke set to start against Rangers on Wednesday.
•Venable emphasizes the need to win despite pitching issues.
•Brazobán placed on the 15-day injured list.

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11:48 PMYahoo Sports — ‘The job is to find a way to win today’: Chicago White Sox working through some rotation hurdles

What they're saying

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Chicago White Sox starter Sean Burke hit a bit of a wall earlier in August. “The (Aug. 16) outing in Detroit is probably the worst I felt physically,” he told the Tribune on Tuesday. “Not really painful or anything, more kind of like some dead-body, dead-arm feeling.” The right-hander got with the trainers and strength staff. “(We) figured out some tweaks and adjustments to make throughout the ...
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