The Chicago White Sox add another player to the 15-day IL: Report

If allowing five earned runs in three innings wasn’t bad enough, things have seemingly gotten worse for Cannon as the White Sox have announced that they have placed him on the 15-day injured list with a lower back strain. To replace Cannon’s spot on the 26-man roster, the White Sox have recalled right-hander Caleb Freeman from Triple-A Charlotte.

“Prior to tonight’s game vs. Detroit, the Chicago White Sox placed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Cannon on the 15-day injured list with a lower back strain and recalled right-hander Caleb Freeman from Class AAA Charlotte.”

Cannon has done okay to start this season but leads the American League in losses, as he has seven on the year. Overall, Cannon is 2-7 with a 4.66 ERA and has a high WHIP of 1.398.

The White Sox can’t afford another pitcher going down long-term

Hopefully, this isn’t an injury that sticks around, as back problems can be detrimental for pitchers. Cannon shows promise and has proven effective when he’s healthy and on the mound.

Freeman has already seen action in the big leagues this season, appearing in four games, where he’s accumulated a 7.71 ERA in 2.1 innings. With the White Sox not having many quality arms coming out of their bullpen, Freeman will hope to make the most of his outings to get an extended look with the big league club.