White Sox Queue Roster Reinforcements with Trade Deadline Looming

The Chicago White Sox haven't initiated their trade deadline sell-off yet, but several players will likely be on the move before Tuesday. Even with Garrett Crochet's trade status in question , the Sox are expected to part with pitching, namely Erick Fedde . To prepare for impending roster openings, the White Sox will add pitchers Fraser Ellard and Davis Martin to their taxi squad, according to James Fegan of Sox Machine .

Martin hasn't thrown an MLB pitch since the last game of the 2022 campaign as Tommy John surgery forced him to miss most of 2023 and delayed his start to this season, which he recently kicked off with Triple-A Charlotte. The right-hander posted a 4.83 ERA across 63.1 innings for the White Sox in 2022 and owns a 3.43 mark in 21 minor-league innings this season.

Ellard, a 6-foot-4 lefty, touts a 3.76 ERA in 40.2 innings out of Charlotte's bullpen this season. A 2021 eighth-round draft pick, Ellard will be in line for his MLB debut should the White Sox call upon his services.

What's On Tap Next?

The White Sox will likely trade Erick Fedde in the coming days, opening a rotation spot that Davis Martin could slide into. If Chris Getz finds trade partners for bullpen pieces such as Michael Kopech and John Brebbia, Fraser Ellard may be in line to pick up relief innings for the South Siders down the home stretch of the season.

Related: White Sox Trade Deadline Notes: Erick Fedde Becomes Hot Commodity Amid Garrett Crochet Contract Standoff

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