Starting pitcher Chris Sale

Chris Sale reacts during the seventh inning against the Pirates at Fenway Park on April 5, 2017 in Boston.

Chris Sale warms up before the game against the Pirates at Fenway Park on April 5, 2017 in Boston.

Chris Sale tips his cap to cheering fans during Red Sox opening day ceremonies at Fenway Park on April 3, 2017.

Red Sox pitcher Chris Sale throws the ball at spring training in Fort Myers, Fla., on Feb. 13, 2017.

Chris Sale adjusts his jersey after pitching during the first inning against the Twins at U.S. Cellular Field on Sunday Oct. 2, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers a pitch against the Rays during the third inning at U.S. Cellular Field on Sept. 27, 2016.

Chris Sale looks on after giving up a two-run home run to the Phillies’ Tommy Joseph in the third inning at Citizens Bank Park on September 21, 2016.

Chris Sale celebrates a win over the Royals with catcher Omar Narvaez on Sept. 16, 2016.

Chris Sale pitches against the Royals during the seventh inning at U.S. Cellular Field on September 11, 2016.

Chris Sale reacts after hitting the Royals’ Alcides Escobar with a pitch during the fifth inning at U.S. Cellular Field on September 11, 2016.

Chris Sale delivers a pitch during the first inning against the Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field on Sept. 5, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Tigers on Aug. 31, 2016.

Chris Sale wipes away sweat while throwing in the seventh inning against the Mariners at U.S. Cellular Field on August 26, 2016.

White Sox catcher Dioner Navarro laughs with starting pitcher Chris Sale at the end of their team’s 9-1 win over the Phillies, at U.S. Cellular Field on Aug. 23, 2016.

Chris Sale waves to the crowd after the 8th inning on his way to his 15th win of the season against the Athletics at U.S. Cellular Field on August 20, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale follows through on his last pitch of the game as he shuts down the Athletics in the 8th inning at U.S. Cellular Field on August 20, 2016.

Chris Sale is congratulated in the dugout after shutting down the Athletics in the seventh inning at U.S. Cellular Field on August 20, 2016.

Chris Sale is congratulated in the dugout by Melky Cabrera after shutting down the Athletics in the seventh inning at U.S. Cellular Field on August 20, 2016.

Chris Sale looks on during the game against the Marlins at Marlins Park on August 14, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale during a game against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Aug. 9, 2016.

White Sox pitcher Chris Sale throws to a Tigers batter during the third inning on Aug. 3, 2016.

Chris Sale speaks to members of the media after a White Sox loss to the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 28, 2016.

White Sox pitcher Chris Sale walks to the dugout against the Tigers after the eighth inning on Aug. 3, 2016 in Detroit. Detroit won 2-1.

Chris Sale stretches in between pitches during the fifth inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 28, 2016.

Chris Sale singles in the 6th inning against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 28, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) warms up before a game against the Cubs at Wrigley Field on July 28, 2016.

Chris Sale hangs out in the dugout before a game against the Tigers at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday, July 22, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale throws against the Mariners in the sixth inning on July 18, 2016, in Seattle.

White Sox pitcher Chris Sale sits in the dugout after he threw eight shutout innings against the Mariners, giving up one hit on July 18, 2016, in Seattle. David Robertson blew the save in the ninth inning, giving up a three-run, walkoff home run to the Mariners’ Adam Lind.

Chris Sale celebrates the American League win in the All-Star Game at Petco Park on July 12, 2016.

Chris Sale reacts during the All-Star Game at Petco Park on July 12, 2016 in San Diego.

The Cubs’ Kris Bryant homers in the first inning off White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale at the All-Star Game on July 12, 2016

Chris Sale warms up as servicemen and women prepare to unfurl a giant American flag in the outfield prior to the All-Star Game at Petco Park on July 12, 2016.

Chris Sale walks off the field after a team photo before the All-Star Game at Petco Park on July 12, 2016.

Chris Sale walks on the Petco Park field after the American League team’s batting practice session before the Home Run Derby on Monday, July 11, 2016.

Chris Sale smiles as he speaks to media as he is introduced as the starting All-Star Game pitcher for the American League on July 11, 2016 in San Diego.

Todd Frazier, Jose Quintana and Chris Sale pose with their All-Star jersey’s before a game against the Braves at U.S. Cellular Field on July 10, 2016.

Chris Sale reacts after hitting the Braves’ Tyler Flowers with a pitch in the fourth inning of a game at U.S. Cellular Field on Friday, July 8, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale walks to the dugout after being pulled from the game in the eighth inning against the Astros on July 2, 2016,.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers in the first inning against the Astros on July 2, 2016.

White Sox starter Chris Sale celebrates with teammates in the dugout during the eighth inning of a win over the Blue Jays on June 26, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers against the Blue Jays at U.S. Cellular Field on June 26, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale heads to the bullpen to warm up before a game against the Blue Jays at U.S. Cellular Field on June 26, 2016.

Chris Sale delivers in the first inning during the game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park on June 21, 2016.

White Sox manager Robin Ventura shakes hands with Chris Sale after completing the seventh inning against the Red Sox on June 21, 2016. Sale gave up one run on four hits in his outing.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale is congratulated in the dugout after shutting down the Tigers in the seventh inning at U.S. Cellular Field on June 15, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers to the Tigers in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field on June 15, 2016.

Chris Sale plays soccer in the outfield before a game against the Tigers on June 14, 2016 at U.S. Cellular Field.

Chris Sale delivers to the Royals in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field on June 10, 2016.

Kazuhiko Sofuku, General Manager of Soft Bank Team Japan from the America’s Cup stands with White Sox pitcher Chris Sale and a security guard for the America’s Cup trophy on June 7, 2016.

Chris Sale pitches against the Tigers during the first inning on June 4, 2016.

The Tigers’ Victor Martinez singles to center in the sixth inning off of Chris Sale at Comerica Park on June 4, 2016.

Chris Sale cleans his cleats after giving up a two-run home run to the Tigers’ J.D. Martinez during the sixth inning on June 4, 2016.

Chris Sale throws in the fourth inning against the Royals at Kauffman Stadium on May 29, 2016.

Chris Sale in the dugout before a game against the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field on Tuesday, May 24, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale heads to the dugout after being pulled from the game in the 4th inning against the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field on May 24, 2016.

Chris Sale pitches against the Indians during the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field on May 24, 2016.

Chris Sale stands on the mound in the second inning of a game against the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field on May 24, 2016.

Chris Sale gets pumped up in the dugout before taking on the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field on May 24, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale (49) pumps his fist after his complete game victory over the Astros at U.S. Cellular Field on May 19, 2016.

Chris Sale celebrates with fellow pitcher Jose Quintana after Sale’s complete game victory over the Astros at U.S. Cellular Field on May 19, 2016.

Chris Sale celebrates with fellow pitcher Jose Quintana after Sale’s complete game victory over the Astros at U.S. Cellular Field on May 19, 2016.

Adam Eaton picks up starting pitcher Chris Sale after Sale’s complete game victory over the Astros at U.S. Cellular Field in Chicago on May 19, 2016.

Chris Sale delivers to the Houston Astros in the first inning at U.S. Cellular Field on May 19, 2016.

Chris Sale delievers a pitch to the Yankee’s Starlin Castro at Yankee Stadium on May 13, 2016.

Chris Sale delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Yankees at Yankee Stadium on May 13, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers a pitch against the Twins during the fifth inning at U.S. Cellular Field on May 7, 2016. Sale won to improve to 7-0.

The Chris Sale “K Counter” giveaway promotion at U.S. Cellular Field on May 7, 2016.

Chris Sale shakes hands with the Red Sox’s David Ortiz after Sale presented Ortiz with a White Sox humidor before a game on May 5, 2016.

Chris Sale after he was taken out of the game against the Orioles on May 1, 2016. The White Sox won and Sale improved to 6-0.

Chris Sale pitches in the first inning against the Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 1, 2016.

Chris Sale gets high-fives in the dugout after finishing his night at the end of the eighth inning against the Blue Jays on April 26, 2016. The White Sox won 10-1.

The bat boy fist bumps Chris Sale after he was taken out of the game in the 8th inning on April 20, 2016, at U.S. Cellular Field. The White Sox won and Sale improved to 4-0.

The crowd applauds Chris Sale after he was taken out of the game during the 8th inning on April 20, 2016. The White Sox won and Sale improved to 4-0.

Starting pitcher Chris Sale delivers against the Angels at U.S. Cellular Field on April 20, 2016.

Fans watch as Chris Sale warms up in the bullpen before a home game (and win) against the Angels at U.S. Cellular Field on April 20, 2016.

White Sox catcher Alex Avila congratulates starter Chris Sale after a 1-0, complete game win over the Rays on April 15, 2016.

Chris Sale pitches during the first inning against the Rays on April 15, 2016, at Tropicana Field.

Chris Sale throws against the Indians in the home opener on April 9, 2016.

Chris Sale greets teammates during player introductions before the home opener against the Indians at U.S. Cellular Field on April 8, 2016.

White Sox pitcher Chris Sale works against the Athletics in the first inning of the season opener on April 4, 2016.

Chris Sale takes the field for a a spring training game against the Rangers on March 29, 2016.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale against the Angels during a spring training game on March 24, 2016.

Chris Sale throws against the Dodgers during a spring training game on March 19, 2016.

Chris Sale takes a breather after doing a wind sprint during morning workouts at Camelback Ranch on March 8, 2016.

Chris Sale pitches during spring training at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27, 2016.

Padraig Reidy gets an autograph from White Sox pitcher Chris Sale at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 21, 2016.

Chris Sale stretches at White Sox spring training on Feb. 21, 2016.

Chris Sale talks to reporters at the baseball team’s annual fan convention on Jan. 29, 2016, in Chicago.

Chris Sale talks to members of the media during a reception at the baseball team’s annual fan convention on Jan. 29, 2016, in Chicago.

Chris Sale signs autographs on Jan. 29, 2016, the first day of SoxFest at the Hilton in downtown Chicago.

The scoreboard acknowledges Chris Sale after striking out the Tigers’ James McCann to get his 270th strikeout of the season to set the franchise record for strikeouts (270) during the second inning at U.S. Cellular Field.

White Sox starting pitcher Chris Sale follows through on a pitch as he sets a franchise record for strikeouts in a season.

Chris Sale watches a three-run home run hit by the Yankees’ Carlos Beltran during the third inning.

Chris Sale delivers a pitch against the Yankees.