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Shane Smith allowed seven earned runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out one over three innings in Wednesday’s 10-0 loss to the Marlins.
Fantasy Impact
Smith has struggled on the mound to begin the season, allowing three or more earned runs in each of his first two starts. After the loss, he now has a 19.29 ERA and 3.21 WHIP with a 0-2 record across two starts and should be left out of lineups until the right-hander offers a more reliable option as part of an underwhelming White Sox rotation to begin the season.
Shane Smith didn't last long Thursday, and the White Sox paid for it in a 14-2 rout, allowing three earned runs runs on three hits and two walks while striking out two over 1 2/3 innings in Thursday’s loss to Brewers.
Fantasy Impact
The right-hander remains part of an underwhelming White Sox rotation to begin 2026 after posting a 3.81 ERA and 1.20 WHIP over 29 appearances (7-8) on the mound in 2025. Smith will look to bounce back in his next scheduled start against the Miami Marlins.
Shane Smith has been named the Opening Day starting pitcher for the Chicago White Sox according to Chuck Garfien.
Fantasy Impact
Smith will take the hill against the Milwaukee Brewers for manager Will Venable after posting a 1.20 WHIP and 3.81 ERA in 29 starts (7-8, 145 strikeouts) on the mound in 2025. The right-hander will lead a Chicago rotation filled with question marks entering the 2026 season for fantasy managers.
Shane Smith allowed just one hit and no walks while striking out eight over six scoreless innings in Sunday's win against the Nationals.
Fantasy Impact
After yesterday's performance, Smith concluded the season with a 3.55 ERA, 1.15 WHIP, and a 7-8 record across 30 starts.
Shane Smith allowed one earned run on five hits and four walks while striking out eight across five innings in the White Sox’s 3-2 loss to the Yankees on Tuesday.
Fantasy Impact
Smith sits at a 3.98 ERA with a 1.24 WHIP and 137 strikeouts across 140 1/3 innings this season. He’s recorded six quality starts while showing the ability to miss bats.