AARON BUMMER #36 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
1-2  W-L  •
2.10  WHIP  •
10.26  ERA 
#36 - PITCHER - KANSAS CITY ROYALS
1-2 W-L
2.10 WHIP
10.26 ERA
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Fighting mechanics Bummer struck out two over a scoreless inning in Saturday's 7-3 win over Cleveland.
Impact The White Sox's bullpen, projected as a strength entering the season, posted a 4.50 ERA and blew seven saves during April. Bummer was no exception to the struggles. He told Jared Wyllys of the Chicago Sun-Times that a drop off in his performance this season is due to a mechanical issue. Bummer's strikeouts are down and walks up thus far in 2021, but he still has a respectable 2.08 ERA over 8.2 innings.
MAY 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kopech dominant, fans 10 in 5 innings, White Sox sweep Texas

Michael Kopech struck out a career-high 10 in just five innings, José Abreu homered and drove in three runs and the Chicago White Sox beat the Texas Rangers 8-4 for their season-hi...
APRIL 25, 2021 • Associated Press
Tagged with Opening Day loss Bummer (0-1) allowed two unearned runs on two hits and one walk while striking out one over two-thirds of an inning and was tagged with the 4-3 loss to the Angels on Thursday.
Impact Holding a one-run lead entering the eighth inning, the White Sox were set up for a season-opening win and the debut of new closer Liam Hendricks, but Bummer couldn't work around a couple of fielding miscues. On a fielder's choice, Nick Madrigal's throw drew Tim Anderson off the second-base bag, then a Yasmani Grandal passed ball advanced runners. A single, a walk and a sacrifice fly later, and Opening Day went from a delight to a bummer. Bummer's been stellar out of the bullpen for the White Sox the previous two seasons and has earned the role as a setup man.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Trout, Pujols lead Angels' late rally past White Sox, 4-3

The Los Angeles Angels rallied in the eighth inning for a 4-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox on opening day
APRIL 2, 2021 • Associated Press
The 'top-five best pitch in the game' that White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer learned at Applebee's Zack Britton was the inspiration for Aaron Bummer's impressive sinker.
MARCH 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Makes Cactus League debut Bummer allowed two runs on one hit and two walks while striking out two in two-thirds of an inning in Thursday's spring game against the Reds.
Impact This was Bummer's debut in Cactus League play. The left-hander has been a high-leverage contributor out of the bullpen, emerging as the team's primary setup man during a breakout 2019 campaign. A biceps injury limited him in 2020, but he returns as a setup option from the left side for closer Liam Hendriks.
MARCH 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago White Sox 2021 Season Preview: Aaron Bummer The Chicago White Sox are going to have a very good bullpen. A lot of people are (and rightfully so) excited for the new closer, Liam Hendri...
MARCH 10, 2021 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM
Aaron Bummer — ‘a groundball pitcher that can strike a bunch of guys out’ — is impressing his Chicago White Sox teammates with his attacking approach Chicago White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer struck out one in a perfect inning Sunday during a "B" game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Bummer...
MARCH 8, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Throws in B game Bummer threw a perfect inning in a "B" game Sunday against the Dodgers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact Bummer faced opponents for the first time this spring in what turned out to be a bullpen day against the Dodgers. "I was happy to get out there and face their hitters, work on things, throw to [Jonathan] Lucroy and get more familiar with him," Bummer said. "Overall a good day for the first time. Hopefully getting into a game soon." Bummer arrived to camp late after staying back for the birth of a child. That put him slightly behind others, but the left-hander has plenty of time to get ready for the regular season. He's expected to be the primary setup man for closer Liam Hendriks.
MARCH 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Arrives late to camp Bummer arrived late to spring training but is not behind other pitchers, Scott Merkin of MLB.com reports.
Impact Bummer was with his wife for the birth of their first child and missed the beginning of camp, but knowing his daughter's delivery date was scheduled near the start of spring training, he went to Arizona during January and worked out a specific routine with the training staff. "Everything feels good. I feel pretty confident with where I'm at, that I'm not behind and I'm really right where I want to be," said the pitcher. Bummer, who had a biceps injury that limited him to nine games in 2020, is expected to serve as a top setup man in the White Sox's bullpen.
FEBRUARY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago White Sox: Is Aaron Bummer a long term closer? Aaron Bummer could be the new closer of the Chicago White Sox. The Chicago White Sox might be in a weird spot with the closing pitcher right...
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM
Chicago White Sox: Aaron Bummer’s grade reflects injury The Chicago White Sox are in great shape with Aaron Bummer going forward. Aaron Bummer is, when you think about it, one of the best players...
NOVEMBER 30, 2020 • SOUTHSIDESHOWDOWN.COM

White Sox look to future after playoff loss to Oakland

The breakout season for the Chicago White Sox was stopped by a three-game loss at Oakland in the AL wild-card round
OCTOBER 2, 2020 • Associated Press
Scoreless in return Bummer allowed a hit and struck out one over a scoreless eighth inning in Thursday's 5-4 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Bummer was activated from the injured list earlier in the day and resumed his role as the White Sox's eighth-inning bridge to closer Alex Colome. Unfortunately, two relievers before him conspired to give away Chicago's three-run lead in the seventh inning, and Bummer's appearance took on less significance.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Plesac, Reyes, Luplow power Indians over White Sox 7-1

Zach Plesac tossed six strong innings and the Cleveland Indians snapped a scoring drought with a six-run fourth in a 7-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox
AUGUST 8, 2020 • Associated Press
White Sox place relief pitcher Aaron Bummer on the 10-day injured list with a left biceps strain White Sox reliever Aaron Bummer is 1-0 with a 1.23 ERA, 12 strikeouts and three holds in seven appearances this season.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
White Sox place Bummer (biceps strain) on IL Prior to today’s game vs. Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox announced the following four roster moves: • Placed left-handed pitcher Aaron Bum...
AUGUST 8, 2020 • MLB.COM
Placed on 10-day injured list Bummer (biceps) was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday.
Impact Bummer was removed from Friday's win against Cleveland after throwing 30 pitches and will miss several games as a result of a left biceps strain. The southpaw had been dominant out of the bullpen for the White Sox to begin the season, recording a 1.23 ERA and 12:4 K:BB over 7.1 innings across seven appearances. Evan Marshall and Steve Cishek could see an uptick in higher-leverage opportunities while Bummer is sidelined.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Dealing with left biceps soreness Bummer was diagnosed with left biceps soreness following his removal from Friday's game.
Impact Bummer is set to be re-evaluated by the White Sox on Saturday, after which the team could get a better idea of the severity of the issue. The southpaw pitched 1.2 scoreless innings Friday prior to his removal, allowing one hit and two walks while failing to record a strikeout.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with apparent injury Bummer was removed from Friday's game with an apparent injury, Scot Gregor of the Chicago Daily Herald reports.
Impact Bummer entered in the sixth inning of Friday's contest and threw 30 pitches over 1.2 innings, but he was examined by the training staff and removed from the game. The nature and severity of the injury are unclear.
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

White Sox score late, top Indians 4-0 after Plesac fans 11

Yasmani Grandal and Eloy Jiménez hit sacrifice flies and Chicago scored four runs in the ninth inning _ three charged to ineffective Cleveland closer Brad Hand _ to give the White...
JULY 30, 2020 • Associated Press

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JULY 17, 2020 • Associated Press
Chicago White Sox roster profile, Aaron Bummer Aaron Bummer was excellent during the 2019 season, one of the team’s reliable late-inning options.
MARCH 8, 2020 • NBC.COM
White Sox agree on new contracts with Aaron Bummer, Leury Garcia The White Sox on Saturday signed left-handed relief pitcher Aaron Bummer to a five-year, $16 million contract. It's the largest contract...
FEBRUARY 24, 2020 • THEBASEBALLKID98.BLOGSPOT.COM
Chicago White Sox ink reliever Aaron Bummer to a five-year extension The Chicago White have inked left-handed relief pitcher Aaron Bummer to a contract worth five-year $16 million.
FEBRUARY 22, 2020 • NBC.COM
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