White Sox DFA reliever Jose Ruiz

The Chicago White Sox designated pitcher Jose Ruiz for assignment on Friday following the right-hander's disastrous start to the 2023 season.

In 3 2/3 innings pitched over four games, Ruiz gave up nine earned runs on eight hits and four walks for a 22.09 ERA. He surrendered three home runs and struck out three, and batters had a .421 average against him.

In a corresponding move, right-hander Jesse Scholtens was promoted