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White Sox GM confirms gloomy outlook

The front office has ruled out any short-term rental deals in hopes of making the postseason this year.

White Sox GM Rick Hahn spoke with reporters before tonight's game against the Detroit Tigers
White Sox GM Rick Hahn spoke with reporters before tonight's game against the Detroit Tigers
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The Chicago White Sox general manager, Rick Hahn, spoke with reporters before tonight's game against the Detroit Tigers. With a record of 46-48, ten games back of the American League Central leading Cleveland Indians and seven games back in the wild card race, most around baseball considered the Sox's chances of making the postseason toast. That sentiment was all but confirmed by Hahn.

In the media scrum, Hahn mentioned several times that the team was being open minded, but with the exception of adding short-term rentals in hopes of still making a run this season. Not a lot of talk about the idea of adding players in hopes for a better chance of winning in 2017, instead it was focused on the star pitchers, Chris Sale and Jose Quintana.

To make matters worse, Hahn also delivered the infirmary report.

Austin Jackson will begin non-impact drills soon but still unclear when, or if, he'll come back this season. Carlos Rodon will throw a bullpen session tomorrow to determine if he will need a rehab start in Charlotte. If he does, that most likely means Jacob Turner could see an additional start after Friday.