White Sox Manager Will Venable Admits Mound Visit Error Leading to Pitcher’s Removal
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable made a costly mistake during a game against the Guardians at Rate Field, leading to the early removal of pitcher Noah Schultz. Venable acknowledged the gaffe, stating he lost track of a previous mound…
Chicago, IL, August 7, 2026 —
Chicago White Sox manager Will Venable has acknowledged a procedural error during a recent game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rate Field that resulted in the premature exit of pitcher Noah Schultz.
The incident occurred when Venable lost track of the number of mound visits made during the game. According to MLB rules, a manager or coach is permitted a limited number of mound visits per game. Exceeding this limit results in the mandatory removal of the pitcher from the game.
Venable stated after the game that the mistake was his own, admitting he had miscalculated the previous mound visit. This gaffe directly led to Noah Schultz being taken out of the contest earlier than planned.
The specific financial implications or further disciplinary actions, if any, stemming from this rule violation were not immediately available. The focus remains on the operational misstep during the game and its direct impact on the team’s pitching strategy.
Story summarized from the original created by Steve Greenberg on chicago.suntimes.com, see more information here.
