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White Sox manager Will Venable relies on bullpen depth as playoffs approach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 12:27 AM

Last updated Sep 19, 2026

White Sox manager Will Venable relies on bullpen depth as playoffs approach

Summary

Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable plans to maintain his strategy of utilizing relievers frequently as the season approaches its climax. The White Sox bullpen has performed effectively throughout the season, leading the majors in relief innings. As the team prepares for September games, no starting pitcher has exceeded 5 2/3 innings so far this month. Venable has reiterated his commitment to this approach despite discussions with players regarding their roles. The team's focus will remain on leveraging their bullpen to secure a postseason berth.

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Key Details

•White Sox lead MLB in relief innings this season.
•Venable continues to use openers regularly in September.
•No starter has pitched more than 5 2/3 innings this month.
•The bullpen has accounted for over 82 innings in 16 September games.
•Mike Vasil returned to throwing after Tommy John surgery.

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12:27 AMYahoo Sports — Column: As bullpen usage nears record rate, Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable vows to stay the course

What they're saying

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The Chicago White Sox’s strength for most of this crazy season has been their bullpen depth, with Grant Taylor, Bryan Hudson, Sean Newcomb and now Hagen Smith as their main leverage guys. And if they’re going to survive this late-September stretch run and get into the postseason, the bullpen is probably going to have to continue to do the heavy lifting. Whether fans like it or not, it’ll ...
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