White Sox's Touki Toussaint: Five scoreless in win
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Toussaint (1-3) earned the win Friday, allowing three hits and one walk over five scoreless innings in a 3-0 win over the Guardians. He struck out four.
The White Sox traded Lucas Giolito to the Angels on Wednesday, creating an opening in the starting rotation. Toussaint got another chance to step in and made his case for a more permanent spot, inducing 14 swinging strikes on 83 pitches en route to his first win of the season. Once a highly regarded prospect, the right-hander has bounced around in recent years, failing to make the most of his big-league opportunities to date. He should be considered a highly volatile fantasy option given his command and control issues.
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White Sox's Touki Toussaint: Likely to start Friday
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White Sox manager Pedro Grifol said Toussaint will likely start Friday against the Guardians, Vinnie Duber of AllCHGO.com reports.
That would have been Lucas Giolito's turn in the rotation, but he was traded to the Angels on Wednesday. Toussaint has registered a decent 4.06 ERA in 31 major-league innings this season, but command remains an issue for the 27-year-old former top prospect. He made a 15-pitch appearance in relief in Wednesday's 10-7 loss to the Cubs, but he isn't expected to face any limitations come Friday.
Toussaint (0-3) took the loss Wednesday, coughing up five runs on four hits and four walks over six innings as the White Sox were downed 5-1 by the Mets. He struck out three.
The right-hander was able to give Chicago some length, hanging around for 107 pitches in his longest outing of the season, but he threw only 57 strikes. Toussaint has a 4.41 ERA and 12:9 K:BB in 16.1 innings while making three straight starts for the White Sox, but with Mike Clevinger (biceps) still working his way up to a rehab assignment, he'll likely continue to plug a hole in the rotation at least through the end of July.
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White Sox's Touki Toussaint: Draws start Wednesday
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Toussaint is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Mets at Citi Field.
Toussaint will open the White Sox's post-All-Star-break schedule as the team's No. 5 starter, though it's possible that he'll be deployed in a piggyback capacity with Jesse Scholtens if Scholtens isn't need in relief in Sunday's series finale in Atlanta or in Tuesday's series opener with the Mets. Since joining the White Sox in late June, Toussaint has compiled a 3.10 ERA, 1.23 WHIP and 20:13 K:BB across 20.1 innings.
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White Sox's Touki Toussaint: Solid effort in loss
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Toussaint (0-2) took the loss Saturday as the White Sox fell 3-0 to the Cardinals, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out five.
The right-hander kept Chicago in the game, tossing 53 of 81 pitches for strikes before exiting, but the team's hitters couldn't solve Miles Mikolas and the St. Louis bullpen. Toussaint could lose his rotation spot to Michael Kopech (shoulder) immediately after the All-Star break, but in four appearances (two starts) for the White Sox he's posted a respectable 3.60 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 16:9 K:BB over 15 innings.
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White Sox's Touki Toussaint: Likely to start Saturday
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Toussaint is expected to start for the White Sox on Saturday against the Cardinals, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Toussaint struggled with his command in a spot start last Sunday at Oakland and lasted only 3.2 innings, but he'll try to give the White Sox some coverage in their second-to-last game before the All-Star break. The 27-year-old right-hander holds little fantasy appeal.
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White Sox's Touki Toussaint: Walks four in no-decision
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Toussaint allowed two runs on three hits and four walks over 3.2 innings in Sunday's win over the Athletics. He struck out five and did not factor in the decision.
Toussaint gave up a pair of runs in the third inning and needed 85 pitches to record 11 outs. He's allowed two or fewer runs in each of his four MLB appearances this season, but his ERA sits at 3.95 because he's yet to complete more than four innings in any outing. Toussaint will likely move back into a long-relief role for the time being.
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White Sox's Touki Toussaint: Starting Sunday in Oakland
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Toussaint will start Sunday's game against the Athletics, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
The right-hander will fill the rotation spot of Michael Kopech, who is having his turn skipped for rest purposes. Toussaint threw just 33 pitches over 2.1 frames during his previous outing June 27 but should still be fairly stretched out given his role as a long reliever.
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White Sox's Touki Toussaint: Claimed by ChiSox
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The White Sox claimed Toussaint off waivers from the Guardians on Tuesday.
After being DFA'd by Cleveland on Saturday, Toussaint will remain in the AL Central and provide depth to the White Sox's bullpen. Toussaint holds a 4.06 ERA and 1.34 WHIP in Triple-A this season and made his lone MLB appearance Friday, allowing two earned runs over 3.2 frames.
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Guardians' Touki Toussaint: Designated for assignment
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Toussaint was designated for assignment by the Guardians on Saturday, Paul Hoynes of the Cleveland Plain Dealerreports.
Toussaint allowed two runs over 3.2 innings in a start Friday against the Diamondbacks where he took the loss. He's been removed from the active and 40-man rosters to clear space for Daniel Norris, who had his contract selected by the Guardians.
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Guardians' Touki Toussaint: Ineffective in loss
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Toussaint (0-1) took the loss Friday versus the Diamondbacks, allowing two runs on three hits and five walks while striking out two over 3.2 innings.
Toussaint threw 43 of 82 pitches for strikes in his first major-league start of the campaign. He's primarily worked as a multi-inning reliever with Triple-A Columbus, where he has a 4.06 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 48:23 K:BB over 37.2 innings. The lofty walk rate appears to have followed him to the majors. Toussaint was a fill-in for Triston McKenzie (elbow) in this game, but it's unclear what the Guardians might do if that spot in their rotation has a vacancy. In addition to Toussaint, Xzavion Curry -- who allowed two runs on six hits and a walk over 1.2 innings Friday -- or top prospect Gavin Williams could be options to start if McKenzie ends up on the injured list. That spot in the rotation is next due up for a home start versus the Athletics next week.
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Guardians' Touki Toussaint: Recalled from Triple-A
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The Guardians recalled Toussaint from Triple-A Columbus ahead of a spot start Friday against the Diamondbacks, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
The 26-year-old righty hasn't been spectacular in Triple-A this season with a 4.06 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 37.2 innings, but he will get the chance to prove himself in the Guardians' rotation due to the late scratch of Triston McKenzie (elbow). Toussaint last pitched in the majors in 2022 with the Angels, recording a 4.62 ERA and 1.34 WHIP through 25.1 innings. Cody Morris was optioned to Columbus in a corresponding move.
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Guardians' Touki Toussaint: Sent to minors camp
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The Guardians reassigned Toussaint to minor-league camp Monday, Mandy Bell of MLB.com reports.
Toussaint posted an ugly 14.54 ERA in four appearances this spring. The former top prospect is still just 26 but is in his third organization since the start of 2022 as he tries to regain his footing.
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Guardians' Touki Toussaint: Joins Guardians on minors deal
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Toussaint signed a minor-league contract with the Guardians on Wednesday, Zack Meisel of The Athletic reports.
Toussaint will join the Guardians ahead of the 2023 campaign and his minor-league deal includes a big-league spring training invite, giving him a shot to prove himself with his new team. The right-hander posted a 4.62 ERA and 1.34 WHIP with 26 strikeouts over 25.1 innings in eight appearances, including two starts, with the Angels last season. After a promising start to his career in 2018 with Atlanta, Toussaint has struggled with consistency over the past few seasons, something he'll look to correct with Cleveland, a franchise that just seems to pump out quality pitching every year.
Toussaint was designated for assignment by the Angels on Tuesday.
Toussaint made eight appearances for the Angels last season and had a 4.62 ERA, 1.34 WHIP and 26:19 K:BB across 25.1 innings. The right-hander began the season with Atlanta before being shipped cross country, and he was unable to prove that he warranted spot on the 40-man roster through the offseason.
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Angels' Touki Toussaint: Optioned to Triple-A
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Toussaint was optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake on Friday.
Toussaint will be sent down to the minors as a corresponding move to the return of Michael Lorenzen from the injured list. The 26-year-old righty holds a 4.62 ERA and 1.34 WHIP on the season and could make a return to the big leagues if the Angels' pitching depth takes a hit before the end of the season.
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Angels' Touki Toussaint: Works out of bullpen
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Toussaint retired two batters and was charged with two earned runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one during his relief appearance in Tuesday's 11-1 loss to the Rays.
Though Angels interim manager Phil Nevin never made a formal announcement that Toussaint was removed from the rotation, it became evident that the right-hander would head to the bullpen when Mike Mayers was named the starter for Wednesday's game in Tampa Bay. Toussaint's demotion from the starting role came after he was blitzed for four earned runs on three hits and four walks over 2.2 innings his last time out Aug. 17 against the Mariners.
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Angels' Touki Toussaint: Allows four runs in loss
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Toussaint (1-1) took the loss against the Mariners on Wednesday, allowing four runs on three hits while striking out three and walking four over 2.2 innings.
Toussaint tossed 34 of 62 pitches for strikes across 2.2 frames allowing seven baserunners and four earned runs. After allowing four runs in his previous 13.1 innings, this was a step in the wrong direction for the 26-year-old righty, who is attempting to lock down his spot in the rotation. The rough outing ballooned his ERA from 2.70 to 4.50.
