Frequently Asked Questions
When is Noah Schultz returning to the White Sox rotation?
Noah Schultz is set to return to the mound Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles. It will be his first appearance since May 24, when he was sidelined with right patellar tendinitis.
What injury kept Noah Schultz on the injured list?
Schultz was placed on the 15-day injured list with right patellar tendinitis. He said the issue had been bothering him for about a week before the IL stint, though he described it as mild.
How did Noah Schultz perform in his rehab start before returning?
In his rehab start with the Charlotte Knights, Schultz threw 4.2 innings of two-run ball, struck out seven batters, and allowed only three hits. His fastball averaged 95 mph and his sinker hovered around 96 mph.
What was Noah Schultz's ERA before he got hurt?
Schultz was sharp early in the season, posting a 2.53 ERA over his first four starts while striking out 20 batters across 21.1 innings. However, his ERA climbed to 5.82 over his last four outings before hitting the IL.
Why is Noah Schultz's knee injury especially concerning for his pitching?
At 6-foot-10, Schultz needs consistent lower-half drive to generate his upper-90s fastball, and he can't do that fully when he's unable to plant his right leg. Reduced leg drive forces him to rely more on arm strength, which can add stress to his shoulder. He also dealt with the same right knee tendinitis last season, and it worsened when he tried to pitch through it.
Mitchell Kaminski
I’m a Bradley University Sports Communication graduate with five years covering the Chicago White Sox and experience broadcasting for ESPN-partnered Bradley Athletics. I’ve worked as a radio play-by-play announcer in Missouri and currently serve as a TV reporter for ABC 17 News in Columbia.
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