White Sox players making adjustments before the season

Jonathan Cannon is confident he can improve his performance before the start of the White Sox season. This spring, he has allowed 22 hits in 11 1/3 innings. Cannon mentioned that he fell behind in games by repeating the same pitch sequences too often. He plans to use a wider variety of pitches, including his changeup and cutter, instead of leaning heavily on his sinker and sweeper. Cannon is optimistic about his mechanics and velocity being in good shape. He sees the adjustments he’s making as important for addressing issues early. Brian Bannister, a senior pitching advisor, noted that some pitchers might struggle during spring training at higher elevations but may perform better when back at normal sea level. Meanwhile, first baseman Andrew Vaughn is feeling positive about his performance this spring, despite not hitting any homers and having a batting average of .237. He has simplified his batting technique to help him adjust to major league pitching. In injury news, infielder Brandon Drury was scratched from the lineup due to a bruised left hand but is expected to return soon. Drew Thorpe has elbow soreness, and further evaluations are pending. Josh Rojas is recovering from a hairline fracture in his toe and is trying to be ready for Opening Day by testing his mobility. Left fielder Andrew Benintendi continues to be cautious with a hand issue, while Austin Slater is making strides in returning from an oblique injury.