Opening Day starter left first start with soreness in abdomen
DETROIT — A pitching staff already chock full of question marks and stung by the loss of a one starter and two relievers just before the season began will be under even more duress — the loss of its Opening Day starter for at least two starts. White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito appears headed to the 10-day injured list after leaving his Friday start against the Tigers with soreness in his abdomen. “We’re definitely going to have to replace him with someone,” manager Tony La Russa said Saturday morning. “We just can’t wait. “Optimistically, maybe [he will miss] a couple of starts. We’re going to miss him.” All-Star righty Lance Lynn had knee surgery Tuesday and is out for eight weeks. Lefty reliever Garrett Crochet had Tommy John surgery and is out for the season. Righty reliever Ryan Burr landed on the IL this week with a sore shoulder. And now Giolito, who pitched four scoreless innings Friday, leaving with a 3-0 lead in a game that was lost by the bullpen, will miss two turns in the rotation.
