Third to first

By Scott Merkin

July 30, 2013

• The White Sox are 17-21 when their starting pitcher works at least seven innings. The .447 winning percentage is the lowest in the Majors when a team's starting pitcher goes seven-plus per Stats, LLC.

• Outfielder Blake Tekotte was optioned to Charlotte to make room for Rienzo.

Scott Merkin is a reporter for MLB.com. Read his blog, Merk's Works, and follow him on Twitter @scottmerkin.