CHICAGO -- Chicago White Sox ace Chris Sale has been scratched from his start against the Detroit Tigers after he was involved in what the team says was a "non-physical clubhouse incident."
The White Sox declined to describe the incident, but said it's "currently under further investigation by the club" and that Sale was sent home from the park.
The move was announced less than a half hour before Saturday's game. Sale was going to attempt to become the first 15-game winner in the majors.
The White Sox planned to use multiple relievers in his place. The start of the game was delayed by rain.
With the White Sox fading from playoff contention, Sale's name has been mentioned as a possible trade target for contending teams.
The left-hander is 14-3 with a 3.18 ERA.
TWINS: Suzuki leaves game after taking foul ball off mask
BOSTON -- Minnesota Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki left Saturday night's game against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning after getting hit in the mask with a foul ball.
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Suzuki appeared to have a cut on his chin as he walked to the dugout with a team trainer.
Boston's Dustin Pedroia was at the plate and fouled one off the catcher.
Suzuki was replaced by Juan Centeno.
PADRES: Cuban prospect signs deal with $7 million signing bonus
WASHINGTON -- Top Cuban prospect Jorge Ona and the San Diego Padres have agreed to a minor league contract with a $7 million signing bonus.
The 19-year-old outfielder receives $4.9 million within 30 days of the deal's approval by the commissioner's office and $2.1 million on Jan. 15. The deal is pending a physical.
Ona was ranked as the No. 8 international prospect of the 2016 class by MLB.com and the fourth-best available Cuban player earlier this year by Baseball America.
General manager A.J. Preller said during a conference call Friday that the contract is for 2017. He hopes Ona will play in the fall instructional league and then report for spring training and start his pro career next season.
