CHICAGO — Jared Weaver has made 329 starts in his major league career, but his appearance on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox may carry some extra weight.
Weaver, who has struggled to an 0-4 start in seven appearances this season, is on a “short leash,” according to San Diego Padres executive chairman Ron Fowler, who said in a radio interview this week that changes could be coming based on how Weaver performs in the near future.
The Padres are 0-7 in games Weaver has started and in his last three appearances. Weaver has given up 22 runs (17 earned) in 12 2/3 innings.