White Sox send Opening Day starter Shane Smith to minors
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The Chicago White Sox optioned Opening Day starter Shane Smith to Triple-A Charlotte on Wednesday.
In a corresponding move, they selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Tyler Schweitzer from Charlotte.
Smith, a 26-year-old right-hander, lasted just 1 2/3 innings in the March 26 opener, a 14-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers. He gave up four runs (three earned