David Sandlin: Everything you need to know

The White Sox optioned Sandlin to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday. Sandlin was terrific in his major-league debut last month versus the Twins with six innings of one-run ball, but he yielded 11 runs over 7.1 innings in two appearances since then. His turn as a starting pitcher/bulk reliever will come up this weekend against the Dodgers, and the White Sox have not announced how they plan to fill that vacancy.

Sandlin didn't factor into the decision Sunday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on three hits and three walks over 3.1 innings. He struck out six. The White Sox elected to use an opener ahead of Sandlin on Sunday after the rookie was tagged for eight runs in four innings in his last start against the Twins. While Sandlin's final line was certainly better, he did allow a pair of home runs in an eventual 9-5 loss to the Phillies -- he's now given up four long balls in his first 13.1 major-league innings. It remains to be seen how Chicago will utilize Sandlin in his next outing, though he currently lines up for a tough home matchup with the Dodgers.

Sandlin is expected to work as a bulk reliever in Sunday's game in Philadelphia while left-hander Tyler Gilbert serves as the White Sox's opening pitcher, Brooke Fletcher of Chicago Sports Network reports. Since the top half of the Philadelphia lineup typically features three high-caliber left-handed hitters in Kyle Schwarber, Bryce Harper and Brandon Marsh, the White Sox will go with a lefty as their opener for the second straight day. Gilbert will likely cover the first inning or two for the White Sox before Sandlin takes over for what will be his first appearance out of the bullpen. After being called up from Triple-A Charlotte on May 26, Sandlin started in his first two big-league games and went 1-1 with an 8.10 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 8:4 K:BB across 10 innings.