The White Sox launched reliever Joe Barlow from his minor league contract, tweets James Fegan of Sox Machine. The correct-hander had been pitching at Triple-A Charlotte.
Barlow has spent many of the 12 months on the injured listing. He wasn’t capable of make his Triple-A debut till June 5. Barlow took the ball 12 occasions for Charlotte over the previous 5 weeks. He was hit laborious, serving up 14 runs throughout 11 2/3 innings. Whereas he struck out 14 opponents, he additionally walked eight and was tagged for 5 house runs. That wasn’t going to get him a glance even in a Chicago bullpen that has been one of many league’s worst.
Whereas he hasn’t pitched within the majors this season, the 28-year-old Barlow logged massive league time with the Rangers in every of the earlier three years. He operated as Texas’ nearer for a stretch between 2021-22 and mixed for a 2.81 earned run common over 66 appearances throughout these two seasons. Barlow’s strikeout and stroll charges have been by no means as spectacular as his ERA, but it’s nonetheless a bit shocking how rapidly his numbers trended down. He solely made 13 appearances for Bruce Bochy final 12 months and was designated for task after the Rangers introduced in pitching assist on the deadline. The Royals claimed Barlow however saved him in Triple-A and finally waived him themselves.
Barlow hit minor league free company final winter coming off a 5.52 ERA over 44 Triple-A frames. He’ll search for one other minor league alternative now that he’s again in the marketplace.
