The Chicago White Sox are a young team heading into the 2026 season. This team has a large variety of expectations, but they have a lot of talent on the field. While finding out who will be will take some time, there are a lot of different options. Let’s take a closer look at who is projected to be the team’s most productive player during the 2026 season.
Colson Montgomery is projected for a huge 2026 with the Chicago White Sox
MLB released an article discussing who they believe will be each team’s leader in Wins Above Replacement during the 2026 season. While there are a lot of intriguing options, they gave the nod to shortstop Colson Montgomery for his power and fielding prowess. Below is what they wrote about their selection, giving him a projected 2.5 WAR for the upcoming season:
“Montgomery absolutely mashed after his callup to the Majors on July 4, socking 21 homers in just 71 games for Chicago down the stretch. He also flashed an impressive gove, totaling +6 Outs Above Average at shortstop in his half-season stint. All told, he racked up 2.7 WAR as a rookie and is projected for a similar total in 2026, which would be tops on a young squad that also features young hitters Chase Meidroth, Miguel Vargas and Kyle Teel — each projected for 2.1 WAR — and Japenese slugger Munetaka Murakami (2.2).”
Montgomery had a great season from when he was called up, finishing fifth in the 2025 American League Rookie of the Year voting. With a .840 OPS with 21 home runs, 55 RBI, and 43 runs scored over 71 games, he has showcased an innate ability to hit the baseball well. It will be intriguing to see if he can continue this in his first full big-league season or if it will be a chance for the opposing team to figure him out.
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