Shields allowed seven runs (six earned) on nine hits in five innings Monday, but he did not factor into the decision against the Tigers.

EDGE Analysis

He now has a 16.71 ERA and 3.29 WHIP through the first seven innings of his White Sox career. Ouch. If a silver lining is to be had, it can be seen in the fact that Shields did not allow a run over his final two innings of work Monday. The Sox are going to give him a fairly long leash after trading for him last week, so expect to see him out there Sunday against the Indians.