The Chicago White Sox have decided to send Shane Smith, their Opening Day starter, to Triple-A Charlotte after a challenging start to the season. Smith's performance included a 10.80 ERA and an 0-2 record, with his recent outing against the Baltimore Orioles showcasing his struggles: he struck out eight batters but also walked five, leading to an elevated pitch count of 171 pitches in just 8.2 innings this season. White Sox manager Will Venable noted that Smith needs to regain his form, particularly with his fastball command, which has been inconsistent. Venable expressed confidence that this demotion could help Smith return stronger, stating, 'This is something a lot of good players go through.' In the meantime, left-handed reliever Tyler Schweitzer, a fifth-round pick from Ball State University in 2022, has been called up to take Smith's place on the roster and is expected to make his MLB debut soon.