Closer Colome knows deal possible
White Sox closer Alex Colome knows he might get traded, and he knows what it’s like to be dealt during the season. It happened to him in May 2018, when he went from the Rays to the Mariners.
It’s not the most peaceful feeling, but Colome calmly answered questions Tuesday about the possibility of leaving the Sox after a half-season a day before the trade deadline.
‘‘I can’t tell you how I will react to that because I’m still here,’’ he said through a translator. ‘‘I know that this is a business, but I feel really good here. I just try to control what I can control.’’
The Sox have control of Colome’s contract through next season, but relief pitchers are in demand for contending teams. The Sox are far from being a contender, so it would make sense for them to try to pry a quality prospect or two for Colome, who has converted 21 of 22 save opportunities and pitched a scoreless 10th inning in the Sox’ 5-2, 11-inning loss to the Mets.
Even if the Sox think they will contend next season, they can address filling his role in the offseason.
‘‘It feels good [to be wanted] because that makes you know you are doing your job,’’ Colome said. ‘‘And there’s a lot of people that appreciate that. That’s something that gives you more confidence or motivation to keep doing your job.’’
Fulmer returns
The Sox recalled right-hander Carson Fulmer, the No. 8 overall pick in the 2015 draft, from Class AAA Charlotte to fill struggling right-hander Dylan Covey’s spot on the pitching staff. Fulmer, 25, hasn’t fared much better than Covey, who was demoted to Charlotte with a 6.99 ERA, but he continues to get his opportunities.
Fulmer is 1-1 with a 6.32 ERA and 18 strikeouts in 12 appearances (one start) over four stints covering 15‰ innings with the Sox this season. He will work out of the bullpen.
‘‘That’s the plan right now,’’ manager Rick Renteria said. ‘‘Carson will be in the bullpen and give us a little more help there. Covey is starting at Triple-A, working to get him back on track. We’ll decide as we move forward on the rotation spot.’’ Since the Sox drafted him, Fulmer is 6-8 with a 6.61 ERA in 83 innings in the majors.
Robert impresses
During his five injury-rehab games at Charlotte for a sprained right ankle, shortstop Tim Anderson said he saw a better and more relaxed Luis Robert than the one he saw during spring training.
‘‘Off the charts,’’ Anderson said. ‘‘Unbelievable player. He can hit, he’s real fast, he can do everything. It was good to go down and spend a few days with him. He’s real good.’’
Asked whether Robert is ready for the majors, Anderson said: ‘‘Nah, that ain’t my job. But if he keeps doing what he’s doing, I don’t think I’ll have to whisper. I think [general manager] Rick Hahn will call him up.’’
Claimed
Infielder Jose Rondon was claimed off waivers by the Orioles. The Sox designated him for assignment Sunday.