Chicago White Sox claim right-hander Enyel De Los Santos off waivers from New York Yankees
HOUSTON — The Chicago White Sox claimed right-hander Enyel De Los Santos off waivers from the New York Yankees on Saturday, one of several roster moves for Major League Baseball’s worst team.
The White Sox also recalled right-hander Gus Varland from Triple-A Charlotte, placed right-hander Steven Wilson on the 15-day injured list and transferred right-hander Mike Clevinger to the 60-day injured list.
Enyel De Los Santos pitched in five games for the Yankees, allowing 10 runs in 6 1/3 innings. Jim McIsaac/Getty Images
Acquired by the Yankees from the San Diego Padres on July 30, De Los Santos pitched in five games for New York, allowing 10 runs in 6 1/3 innings, before being released Wednesday.
Overall, he is 1-2 with a 5.79 ERA in 49 appearances this season. Over six major league seasons, he is 14-6 with a 4.52 ERA in 214 appearances, all but three as a reliever.
Varland was available out of the bullpen for Saturday’s game against the Houston Astros. He was claimed off waivers by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Aug. 2 and had a 3.86 ERA in four appearances for Charlotte. He made seven appearances for the Dodgers this season, posting a 3.00 ERA.
Wilson has a lower back strain. He is 1-6 with a 5.71 ERA in 40 appearances this season.
Clevinger underwent season-ending neck disk replacement surgery on Aug. 1. He made four starts this season, going 0-3 with a 6.75 ERA.
