Clayton Richard

The White Sox signed LHP Clayton Richard to a minor-league contract.

Fantasy Impact

The veteran southpaw has been assigned to the team's alternate training site for now. It wouldn't be a surprise if he gets called up soon, but he won't have any impact for fantasy purposes.

Clayton Richard will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of his left lat injury, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Fantasy Impact

Richard was only able to make it two innings Saturday against the Yankees before tightness in his lat muscle forced him from the game. Scott Mitchell of TSN.ca speculates that Richard will head to the injured list. Fantasy owners should keep an eye on updates.

Clayton Richard took the loss Saturday against the Orioles, allowing six runs (three earned) on seven hits and one walk across six innings. He struck out two.

Fantasy Impact

Richard has struggled in a starting role for the Blue Jays this season. Over nine starts the veteran lefty is 1-5 with a 6.23 ERA and 1.59 WHIP and has a 21:18 K:BB. Richard should be left on the waiver wire.

Clayton Richard allowed three runs on seven hits while walking one and striking out four over six innings in a win over the Royals on Monday.

Fantasy Impact

Richard was able to pick up his first win of the season as he had plenty of support from his offense. The veteran lefty has a 6.51 ERA over eight starts this season and is better left on the waiver wire. Richard will face the Orioles in his next matchup.

Clayton Richard took the loss Tuesday against the Yankees after giving up three runs on eight hits over six innings. He had one strikeout and one walk.

Fantasy Impact

Richards was fortunate on Tuesday as he gave up three home runs which all turned out to be solo shots. The veteran is now 0-4 on the season with a 6.89 ERA, 1.69 WHIP and 15:16 K:BB through 31 1/3 innings and should be left on the waiver wire.