With Philip Humber going to the disabled list on Friday, the White Sox were left with another rotation spot to fill. Dylan Axelrod has been given the nod to start against the Brewers on Saturday.
Robin Ventura announced Dylan Axelrod will start tomorrow. Brian Bruney is here to supplement the bullpen. #WhiteSox
— Dan Hayes (@DanHayesCSN) June 22, 2012
Related: Phil Humber to the DL; Kosuke Fukudome DFA'd
Axelrod is looking forward to a potential start in Yankee Stadium next week as well.
"If I start at Yankee Stadium that would be a dream come true. That would be awesome." Axelrod is lined up to start Thurs series opener
— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) June 22, 2012
Axelrod has six strikeouts and three walks in 7-2/3 innings this season.
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