Sean Burke's recent pitching performances have raised concerns as he struggles to replicate his late-season success from last year. After a disappointing start against the Guardians, Burke faced the Athletics again, yielding five runs and two home runs in a disappointing outing. He expressed frustration with his inability to pitch effectively, stating that despite having good velocity, he struggles with execution and mechanics, particularly with his slider, which has been a significant issue this season.

Burke's challenges have left the White Sox in tough positions as he has allowed multiple homers over his last few starts. In his postgame comments, he emphasized the importance of analyzing his performances rather than simply moving on. Despite flashes of talent, Burke must find consistency to provide the team with the quality innings they need, particularly as they aim for a playoff push.