We mentioned in an earlier blog that the White Sox would have to make a roster move when the signing of relief pitcher Steve Cishek became official.
That happened Tuesday as the club announced the signing and designated right-hander Dylan Covey for assignment.
I don't think too many Sox fans will be shedding tears over Covey's removal from the roster. Here are his numbers over the past three seasons:
2017: 0-7, 7.71 ERA in 18 games (12 starts)
2018: 5-14, 5.18 ERA in 27 games (21 starts)
2019: 1-8, 7.98 ERA in 18 games (12 starts)
Total: 6-29, 6.54 ERA in 63 games (45 starts)
In fairness to Covey, he was a Rule 5 draft pick, and expectations were low for him. Not to mention, he was miscast as a starting pitcher, when a long relief role may have best fit his skill set.
During a rebuilding period, you do expect to see pitchers such as this cycle through your roster. You just don't expect them to continue to get opportunities FOR THREE YEARS.
The main problem I have with Covey is he received more opportunities than he earned, and frankly, that's not his fault, because he's not the one who makes the roster decisions. It appears as though, finally, his time is up.
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