Game Thread: Mariners at White Sox

Newly acquired pitcher, Adrian Houser, is on the bump as the South Siders look to end a five-game skid

After spoiling Davis Martin’s strong seven-inning start on Monday, the White Sox (14-34) look to hold off the Mariners (27-19) and snap their fresh five-game losing streak. Unfortunately, the Sox also announced that the game will begin in a rain delay with storms in and around the Chicago area.

The starting pitcher for the Sox will be righthander Adrian Houser, who was signed today on a one-year, $1.35 million contract, presumably ready to eat some innings for the South Siders.

The 32-year-old had some solid seasons pitching with the Milwaukee Brewers in 2019 and 2021. However, Houser’s most recent MLB performance has been … not great. He tossed 29 1⁄3 innings for the New York Mets in 2024 and ended the season with -0.9 WAR alongside a 5.84 ERA and a scant 1.529 WHIP. So far in 2025, he has pitched 39 1⁄3 innings for the Texas Rangers Triple-A Round Rock Express and hasn’t been much better at a 5.03 ERA. Houser was leading the Express in strikeouts (37), and though his WHIP looked a bit better (1.144), he also was second on the team in walks (15).

Looking at the lineup, many assumed we would be seeing a lot less of Joshua Palacios; however, he remains plopped in the three-hole. Josh Rojas was also bumped up to the two-spot, which obviously makes a ton of sense, considering he’s batting .167 with a .200 on-base percentage over the past two weeks. I’m sure you can feel the sarcasm bleeding through the screen.

On the bump for Seattle is righty Casey Legumina, who has thrown 14 2⁄3 innings in 15 games this season, but is making his first start tonight. Legumina has been solid for the M’s this season, and is 3-1 with a 1.84 ERA and 1.091 WHIP.

The offense got a late start on Monday, but the White Sox could have a handful with heavy hitters such as Cal Raleigh, who is tied for third in the league with 15 home runs, and Julio Rodríguez, who just smacked a grand slam Monday.

To the Mariners admin: yes, to deep dish, but try a tavern style — you won’t regret it.

First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. CT, but it’s been quite the rainy day in Chicago, and a delay or postponement could be in our future. You can view the game on CHSN (good luck with the antenna and this weather), or listen in at ESPN Chicago AM 1000.