Is Jose Contreras getting back on track at Triple-A? I hope so, because the Sox need him.
Contreras tossed a one-hitter Monday night as the Charlotte Knights beat Toledo 4-0.
Contreras struck out five and walked three. He threw 66 of his 100 pitches for strikes, which is a better ratio than his first outing in Charlotte. It's hard to judge, though, whether Contreras is close to being ready for a recall without seeing him pitch in person.
Triple-A hitters are in the minors for a reason. Most of them probably cannot handle Contreras' fork ball. Regaining the feel for that off-speed pitch is the key for Contreras. He can't help the White Sox until he does that. Hopefully, the numbers from last night are indicative that he's on the right path.
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