In the days leading up to the All-Star game, Chris Archer was consider one of several candidates to be chosen to start the All-Star game for the American League. Those chances got a big boost on Sunday.
Chicago White Sox manager Robin Ventura told the media the team would prefer that Chris Sale not pitch in the game, citing his recent workload (via Chicago Sun-Times).
“Citing the pitcher’s workload over his recent stretch of superb performances, Ventura said Sale, who will be the team’s only representative in Cincinnati, could use the rest. Sale pitched seven-plus innings in the Sox’ 5-1 victory over the Cubs Saturday and would be OK to throw an inning on two days rest Tuesday — and he said he would like to — but he will go along with the team’s wishes.