The Chicago White Sox scratched Adrian Houser from Wednesday’s scheduled start. It was done with the trade deadline in mind.

Houser (6-2) picked up the win Friday against the Cubs, allowing three runs on five hits and three walks in 6.2 innings. He struck out three.

Houser's time in Chicago was short, but he was one of the best pitchers in the American League for over two months. Now he's headed to the Tampa Bay Rays.

Left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander is scheduled to start Wednesday's game against the Phillies in Houser's place.

Houser has a 6-2 record and a 2.10 ERA in 11 starts with the White Sox this season. He has 47 strikeouts in 68.2 innings, but also has a 1.22 WHIP and a Wins Above Replacement of 3.0 on the season.

Houser is on the trade block, and while he has not be dealt anywhere at this point, the White Sox are holding the righty out in anticipation of moving him ahead of Thursday's deadline, according ...

Certainly very grateful for what Adrian has done in a White Sox uniform." Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Adrian Houser (57) throws against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park.

With no clear path back to the big leagues, Houser was granted his release to pursue opportunities elsewhere. He signed with the White Sox on May 20, and — thanks in part to a mechanical tweak ...

The 32-year-old is in his ninth big-league season. White Sox starter Adrian Houser delivers against the Cubs in the seventh inning July 25, 2025, at Rate Field. (John J. Kim/Chicago Tribune) ...

"Focus on right now," Houser said. "My family is in town so I'm going to go have a good time with them. If a trade happens it's out of my control. So right now I'm focused on Adrian Houser-White ...

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