The Chicago White Sox have a lot of talent developed through their farm system.

With players like Colson Montgomery and Sean Burke making their way through the White Sox system, they are in a position where they need to replenish the minors. Chicago holds the first pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, so it’s safe to assume they will do that.

But where do they rank for the 2026 season? Let’s take a look at what one outlet believes.

The Chicago White Sox drop to 18th in Bleacher Report’s 2026 farm system rankings

Joel Reuter of Bleacher Report ranked all 30 MLB teams’ farm systems for the 2026 season. The White Sox saw a significant drop from last year’s rankings, going from third to 18th. Below is what Reuter wrote while highlighting prospect Braden Montgomery:

“The White Sox received four prospects in the deal that sent Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox, and Montgomery is the only one that has yet to reach the majors. The No. 12 overall pick in the 2024 draft racked up 50 extra-base hits in 121 games last year while reaching Double-A, and the everyday right field job and a spot in the middle of the lineup awaits before 2026 is over.”

In addition, he would write the top 10 prospects in the system. Below is the list he curated:

1. SS Caleb Bonemer
2. LHP Noah Schultz
3. OF Braden Montgomery
4. SS Billy Carlson
5. LHP Hagen Smith
6. RHP Tanner McDougal
7. 2B Sam Antonacci
8. OF Jaden Fauske
9. LHP Christian Oppor
10. SS Kyle Lodise

With the White Sox promoting a lot of their young prospects to the majors, it makes sense to see a dropoff.

Do not be surprised to see them climb up rankings by next season if they are sellers at the trade deadline once again.

It will be intriguing to follow the prospects and see how many get their shot in Chicago this season.

The post Chicago White Sox have major drop in Bleacher Report’s farm system rankings appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox’s experiment with right-hander Jedixson Paez has come to an end. According to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin, Paez has cleared waivers and was returned to the Boston Red Sox organization.

More News: Chicago White Sox LHP will go for a personal feat vs. Blue Jays

The White Sox selected Paez in the Rule 5 Draft after finding success with right-hander Shane Smith. Smith was the White Sox’s lone All-Star in 2025, with a 7-8 record and a 3.81 ERA in 29 starts.

Jedixson Paez struggled in his three appearances with the Chicago White Sox

Paez, 22, didn’t have a good spring with the White Sox, having a 6.35 ERA in seven games (two starts). He also hadn’t pitched above High-A in his professional career before getting added to the White Sox Opening Day roster.

Paez posted a 5-4 record with a 3.17 ERA and striking out 113 in 96.2 innings last season. A right calf strain sidelined Páez for four months last season.

Making the jump from the lower levels of the minor leagues to the big leagues proved to be too much for Paez. In three innings of work against the Milwaukee Brewers, Paez allowed six earned runs, two home runs, and walked three.

Two of Paez’s walks and three of his earned runs came in his failed mop-up role in the White Sox’s 14-2 loss on March 26. Back with the Red Sox, Paez will have time to develop, but since he’s appeared in the big leagues, his service time has started.

The post Chicago White Sox return prospect to the Red Sox appeared first on ChiCitySports.

Chicago White Sox prospect, infielder Sam Antonacci, has been outstanding since joining the Charlotte Knights.

More News: Former Cubs and White Sox SP impresses in Diamondbacks debut

In his first six games, Antonacci is batting .333 with a 1.083 OPS, two home runs, and four RBI. The 23-year-old’s strong start comes on the heels of a great spring. In nine games, he hit .368 with a 1.328 OPS, two home runs, and five RBI.

Antonacci has made a strong case to get a call-up to the White Sox. However, he is currently blocked and may force the White Sox to make a tough decision.

Sam Antonacci has expanded his versatility while in the minor leagues

An infielder by trade (third baseman, second baseman, and shortstop), Antonacci has played five of his six games in left field. So far, he’s posted a perfect fielding percentage (1.000) and made eight putouts with one assist.

The idea of Antonacci playing the outfield is to expand his versatility. Shortstop Colson Montgomery and second baseman Chase Meidroth block Antonacci in the middle-infield.

Third base could be in play with Miguel Vargas proving to be a poor defender so far (-17 defensive runs saved). However, his bat has been solid to start the season, .263 with a double, a home run (grand slam), and six RBI.

Sam Antonacci’s performance and versatility may force the Chicago White Sox to make a tough decision

Antonacci may force the White Sox to make a tough decision with his expanded versatility and batting. Only a couple of players on the 26-man roster are “expendable.”

Infielder/outfielder Luisangel Acuña has struggled at the plate through five games, batting .200 with a .494 OPS. Acuña has also been terrible in center field, posting a -71 defensive runs saved in 19.0 innings.

Outfielder Everson Pereira (day-to-day with a sore ankle) has done better at the plate but struggled in the field. In five games, Pereira is batting .250 with a .794 OPS and a home run, but has a -37 defensive runs saved in 37.0 innings in right field.

Acuña and Pereira have no more minor league options left. Since they’re out of options, the White Sox would need to place them on outright waivers, exposing them to be claimed by another team.

Both are still young in their careers — Acuña is 24 and Pereira is 25. The White Sox may have to take a gamble on losing one of them if they feel Antonacci can come up and produce as he has.

The post Chicago White Sox prospect’s performance may force a tough decision appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are one day away (March 26) from Opening Day. Right-hander Shane Smith will square off against Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski.

More News: Chicago White Sox C Kyle Teel provides an update on his injury

Despite the rosters not officially getting finalized, the White Sox made a bold move by adding 22-year-old right-hander Jedixson Páez to the roster. According to BBWAA member Francys Romero, Páez will be jumping straight from Single-A to the Major Leagues without playing in Double-A.

Páez struggled in seven games, posting a 6.35 ERA, walking five and striking out 11 in 11.1 innings. Between High-A and Single-A last season, Páez had 5-4 with a 3.17 ERA and striking out 113 in 96.2 innings. A right calf strain sidelined Páez for four months last season.

The White Sox selected Páez in the Rule 5 Draft from the Boston Red Sox this offseason. Being a Rule 5 pick, Páez needed to make the Opening Day roster and spend the season with the White Sox, or get offered back to Boston.

Source: Right-hander pitching prospect Jedixson Páez has been informed he made the Opening Day roster of the Chicago White Sox.

Páez, 22, will go straight to the big leagues without passing through Double-A.

— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) March 25, 2026

Jedixson Páez offers the Chicago White Sox and Will Venable an interesting arm

A starting pitcher by trade, Páez will work out of manager Will Venable’s bullpen. Smith, right-handers Sean Burke, Erick Fedde, and Davis Martin and left-hander Anthony Kay will initially be in the starting rotation.

Given his starting experience, Páez could fill in the rotation in case of injury or spot start. Páez could also give Venable length in the bullpen if there’s a need.

The young right-hander will join right-handers Grant Taylor, Seranthony Dominguez, Jordan Hicks, and Jordan Leasure, along with left-handers Sean Newcomb and Chris Murphy in the bullpen. 

Páez is the White Sox’s 19th-ranked prospect and has a three-pitch mix. Páez throws a four-seam fastball (45/80 grade), a slider (50/80) and a changeup (55/80).

Despite having below-average stuff, Páez has exceptional control of his arsenal — grading out at a 70/80. Páez has also started experimenting with a cutter.

The post Chicago White Sox make bold roster decision on prospect appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have a lot of young talent littered throughout their farm system. As a result of struggling at the major league level, the team has been able to draft high and get quality talent. However, it is also a statement of being able to develop the players themselves in their minor league system. The White Sox have some major names in their system who could be on the fast track to the bigs. Let’s take a deeper dive into who one outlet is considering to be the White Sox’s top prospect heading into the 2026 season.

Chicago White Sox prospect Caleb Bonemer ranks as the team’s top prospect

Bleacher Report created a list of the top 100 prospects entering the 2026 season. The White Sox are featured heavily on there as they have five players noted on this list. Their top prospect finds himself 48th on this list in shortstop/third baseman Caleb Bonemer. Below is a snippet that was written about him from the article:

“There’s a new No. 1 prospect in the White Sox system after Caleb Bonemer debuted with a bang in 2025. The 20-year-old hit .281/.401/.473 with 30 doubles, 12 home runs and 29 steals while logging a 15.8 percent walk rate. His future is likely at the hot corner, but he has more than enough offensive upside to be a clean fit.”

At only 20 years old, Bonemer is expected to take some time before finding himself in the majors. He was selected in the second round of the 2024 MLB Draft and only made appearances in Single-A last season. There is still a lot of developing that needs to take place in order to be the star he’s projected to be. Expect it to be a few more seasons before Bonemer finds himself as the everyday third baseman for Chicago. It will be interesting to track how he does throughout the minor league season.

The post This Chicago White Sox player is the top-ranked prospect according to Bleacher Report appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have been looking towards the future with their prospects. While some prospects are getting prepared for the minor league season or possibly making the majors out of Spring Training, others have a bit more of a question mark right now. Chicago has one prospect who has not appeared in a Spring Training game and there has been an update on his status. Let’s take a closer look at who it is and what update has been provided.

Chicago White Sox pitcher David Sandlin gets a promising update

Paul Janish, the team’s Director of Player Development, spoke to the media and explained David Sandlin’s status. He would mention that Sandlin is throwing off the mound now, but there is no timetable for him to be available to pitch in a game. Sandlin has been dealing with back and right elbow issues throughout Spring Training, but it appears he is getting closer to a return. He expanded on this as well:

“We’ll probably take it easy with him in terms of the build-up. All signs are pointing up. I wouldn’t feel totally comfortable sharing the exact timeline just yet. He is doing well relative to a little speed bump.”

Sandlin is the 18th-ranked prospect in the White Sox organization and has not appeared in a Spring Training game this season. He had a rough stretch in Triple-A last season as he pitched as a reliever. In 15 games (one start), he was 4-2 with a 7.61 ERA and a .337 batting average against in 23.2 innings. Sandlin struggled with his command and needs to show significant improvement if he wants to be considered for a call-up this season. It will be intriguing to follow Sandlin’s status and see how he does when he is able to pitch in Triple-A Charlotte.

The post Update on Chicago White Sox prospect dealing with injuries during Spring Training appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have a lot of young talent throughout their organization. While some are expected to get the call to the big leagues, others are still refining their skills. One prospect has been able to showcase one of their top tools throughout Spring Training. Let’s take a closer look at that prospect and what they have done that is so remarkable.

Chicago White Sox prospect William Bergolla Jr impresses with bat-to-ball skills

MLB’s David Adler wrote an article regarding MLB prospects that have had some incredible Statcast data in Spring Training. One White Sox prospect was included as William Bergolla Jr’s ability to make contact is unmatched right now. Below is the snippet he wrote about Bergolla:

“Bergolla has the Steven Kwan/Luis Arraez skill set. He doesn’t hit the ball hard, but he always hits the ball. Bergolla’s bat-to-ball skills have been exceptional this spring. The 21-year-old middle infielder has played 14 Spring Training games, stepped to the plate 33 times and seen 89 pitches … and he just swung and missed for the very first time on Sunday, when Royals ace Cole Ragans struck him out with a nasty slider in a lefty-lefty matchup. Even with that strikeout, one K in 33 plate appearances is absurd. The White Sox’s No. 11 prospect has made contact on 37 of his 38 swings.”

The ability to make contact and not strike out is critical for success. Being able to put the bat on the ball and make things happen puts pressure on the pitcher and the defense. This is not a tool he has just picked up either, as his ability to not strike out has been on display his entire professional career. In 1,059 career at-bats in the minors, Chicago’s 11th-ranked prospect has struck out just 84 times.

In an era where swings and misses are not as penalized, Bergolla brings a rare ability of contact to dominate the competition. It will be intriguing to see how he does making contact in 2026.

The post This Chicago White Sox prospect has shown one incredible tool in Spring Training appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox may have won just 60 games in 2025, but that was a 20-game improvement from 2024. Additionally, the vast amount of young talent that they have throughout every level of their organization has given many hope that brighter days are ahead.

Over the course of Spring Training, multiple White Sox prospects have given fans glimpses of the good days to come. Among these is infielder Sam Antonacci, who is just returning to the team following Team Italy’s Cinderella run in the World Baseball Classic.

Antonacci has yet to play a game on the Triple-A level, but based on his performance this spring, it will not be long until he reaches the Major Leagues.

Chicago White Sox star prospect Sam Antonacci gets high praise from Chris Getz

Antonacci is the ninth-rated prospect in Chicago’s farm system, but thanks to the World Baseball Classic has become one of their more recognizable players. Jim Bowden of The Athletic named him as the White Sox player that has been turning heads the most this spring:

“Antonacci was the White Sox’s 2024 fifth-round pick out of Coastal Carolina. A left-handed hitter, Antonacci slashed .291/.433/.409 at three minor-league levels and stole 48 bases last season. He can play everywhere in the dirt except first base, with second base probably his best position. He profiles as a future table setter as a hitter.”

He also included the following praise for Antonacci from Chicago general manager Chris Getz:

“Sam continues to impress in March albeit most of his production has come on the WBC national stage with Team Italy. He’s been an organizational favorite since being drafted in 2024. His offensive process is advanced with plus swing decisions, high contact and increasing power. He runs the bases with his hair on fire and an overall baseball IQ that’s as high as anyone’s in the organization. He’s a fun player to watch.”

The comment about Antonacci’s WBC production is an interesting one, as the White Sox infielder hit .143/.333/.500 in five games. That being said, he also had a home run and drove in three runs.

In six games this spring, though, Antonacci hit .308/.500/.846 with two home runs, four RBI, and three stolen bases.

More Chicago White Sox news from ChiCity Sports

• This White Sox player apparently already made the Opening Day roster
• Hagen Smith threw new pitch in White Sox game 2-3 days after learning it
• WBC: Italy makes last minute starting pitcher swap vs Venezuela

For More Chicago Sports

Follow me on Twitter at @theotherRobin19, and follow us @ChiCitySports23. You can also reach out to Robin Adams via email at robadams14@gmail.com. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest in ALL of Chicago sports, click here! Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks

The post Chicago White Sox: Sam Antonacci draws high praise from GM Christ Getz appeared first on ChiCitySports.

Hagen Smith, Chicago White Sox former fifth overall pick out of Arkansas in the 2024 MLB Draft, is apparently a quick learner. The southpaw reportedly has added a new pitch to his already impressive arsenal and recently deployed it during a Spring Training game against the Royals on March 15.

One catch, prior to throwing a cutter for the first time in a live game, albeit a Spring Training game, he had just learned the pitch two to three days prior. Brooke Fletcher provided this initial report, adding that Smith was inspired by Anthony Kay to add in this pitch.

Hagen Smith throws cutters in a Chicago White Sox game after learning it 2-3 days prior

Against the Royals Smith threw 30 total pitches. He made it a point to incorporate his new pitch, the cutter. While he threw it just three times, it’s exciting to see him add another potential layer alongside his fastball, slider and changeup.

Statcast’s data on Smith’s cutter had it clocked at 89 MPH. This comes in five MPH faster than his slider and slightly above his changeup. Movement wise, the cutter showed more vertical break than horizontal break, which may not be a bad thing as his slider operates the other way around.

The post Hagen Smith throws new pitch in White Sox game after learning it 2-3 days prior appeared first on ChiCitySports.

Last July the Chicago White Sox drafted high school shortstop Billy Carlson 10th overall. They provided him with a franchise record signing bonus for a high schooler, $6.235,900, and have had him working diligently with the organization in Arizona over the past five to six months.

With the 2026 season approaching, Carlson is set to make his highly anticipated professional debut. Even without having played a game yet, he’s already ranked as MLB Pipeline’s No. 73 overall prospect and No. 100 by ESPN, while being Chicago’s No.5 prospect.

Given his high draft status, significant financial investment, and strong recognition among evaluators, there will be immediate pressure for him to perform. Recently, his starting assignment for the 2026 season was announced.

Chicago White Sox prospect Billy Carlson excited for Single-A Kannapolis Cannon Ballers assignment

Longtime White Sox beat reporter Scott Merkin recently reported that Carlson will report to Single-A Kannapolis to begin his professional career. The assignment is not surprising, as Carlson, who is 19 and will turn 20 this summer, will face many prospects around his age in the Carolina League.

When Carlson spoke about the news, he shared his excitement about the opportunity, saying, “All the guys hae been talking super highly of Kannapolis. So I’m super excited to goer to that tow nand help that team win.”

Carlson’s focus on helping the team win shows impressive maturity for a teenager. With the organization stocked with promising infield talent, building a group that bonds around winning will be important for the White Sox’s long-term outlook as they work to turn things around.

As for what Carlson will bring to Kannapolis individually, his defense is expected to stand out most to fans. Scouts have graded both his glove and arm at 70, and his speed and athleticism give him the potential to remain at shortstop long term. How his bat develops, however, will ultimately play a major role in determining his success as a player.

The post White Sox signing bonus record holder stoked for 2026 assignment appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox on Friday agreed to terms with 31 out of 32 of its pre-arbitration players, with infielder Miguel Vargas’ contract getting renewed for 2026, according to a press release.

More News: Chicago White Sox: 3 players vying to be the third baseman

Vargas put together a great second half last season — batting .267 with a .790 OPS post-All-Star Break — and will look to be the White Sox’s starting third baseman come Opening Day, or a platoon bat with first baseman/designated hitter Munetaka Murakami if he can’t hit left-handers.

Other notable Chicago White Sox players to have contracts for the 2026 season

Of the pitchers who agreed to terms to pitch for the White Sox in 2026, we’re right-handers Shane Smith — the White Sox’s only All-Star in 2026 — Davis Martin, and Sean Burke, who will all be a part of Will Venable’s starting rotation. Right-handed relievers Grant Taylor and Mike Vasil also got contracts and will be options for Venable to use in the backend of his bullpen.

All three of the White Sox’s potential catchers for this season, Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero, and Korey Lee, were also given contracts. Teel and Quero split the catching duties last season, while Lee spent most of the season at Triple-A, but Venable could tryout a three-catcher mix to start the season.

Infielders Chase Meidroth, Colson Montgomery, Curtis Mead, and Brooks Baldwin will all be back as well. Montgomery and Meidroth will occupy shortstop and second base, with Baldwin offering versatility playing both infield and outfield. Mead will be in the running with Vargas to start at third base or platoon at first base.

The post Chicago White Sox agree to terms on contracts with 31 players appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have many young players vying for a spot to make the Opening Day roster, with only a handful of positions open.

More News: Chicago White Sox reliever makes bold bullpen prediction

Third base is one position available, with three players competing to be the everyday player for manager Will Venable.

Three Chicago White Sox infielders are vying to be the everyday third baseman

Infielders Curtis Mead, Miguel Vargas, and Sam Antonacci (White Sox No. nine prospect) are competing to be the everyday third baseman, and all three have stood out this spring for the White Sox — Antonacci (Italy) and Mead (Australia) left camp to play in the World Baseball Classic.

Infielder Sam Antonacci |

Antonacci has been raking at the plate this spring, batting .308 with a 1.346 OPS and two home runs in six games. Antonacci got an RBI in Italy’s 9-4 win over the Chicago Cubs on March 3.

A combination of contact, power, and speed, Antonacci is giving Venable something to think about, with the 23-year-old being a non-roster invite to camp.

Infielder Miguel Vargas |

Vargas struggled before the All-Star break last season, batting .218 with an OPS of .680 in 93 games, but turned things around post-All-Star break, batting .267 with a .790 OPS. Having made the necessary changes to show he’s worth starting at third base and batting .409 with two doubles and two RBI in eight games this spring, Vargas could likely get the first crack to start at the hot corner.

Infielder Curtis Mead |

Mead got traded over to the White Sox from the Tampa Bay Rays in the deal that sent right-hander Adrian Houser over. Mead has also been productive at the plate in four games this spring, batting .308 with a home run and three RBI. Playing for Australia in the World Baseball Classic, Mead went 2-4 with a pair of singles in his first game against Chinese Taipei (Taiwan) and started at third base.

His production during the World Baseball Classic and the rest of spring should help his chances of being an option to start over Vargas.

The post Chicago White Sox: 3 players vying to be the third baseman appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have a lot of young talent, and it is the time of the year when the prospect rankings update. There are a lot of names changing their rankings, but one has significantly climbed to a point worth noting. Let’s take a deeper dive into the White Sox’s prospect rankings and discuss who has climbed the highest from last season’s rankings.

Tanner McDougal is the highest-climbing prospect for the Chicago White Sox

MLB’s Jim Callis wrote an article exploring the top White Sox prospects heading into the 2026 season. Chicago has 15 of their top 3o prospects being pitchers (eight RHP, seven LHP). In the article, he also explored the highest-rising prospect in the system and mentioned that right-handed pitcher Tanner McDougal has climbed from being unranked in 2025 to now being the sixth-ranked prospect in the organization. Below is what Callis wrote about McDougal:

“After command woes led to a demotion to Single-A in July 2024, he dedicated himself to improving his conditioning and did a much better job locating his premium stuff last season.”

McDougal was selected in the fifth round of the 2021 MLB Draft out of high school. Last season, he was demoted from Double-A Birmingham to Winston-Salem. Overall, he made 28 starts and was 3-5 with a 3.26 ERA and 136 strikeouts in 113.1 innings. He has a four-pitch arsenal (fastball, curveball, slider, changeup) and has reached 100 MPH on his fastball.

There is a chance that McDougal could climb up the organizational depth chart and find his way to pitching in MLB games late in the season. It will be intriguing to see how he does in 2025 and if he is able to find a consistent way to go deeper into games to make him a more valuable asset.

The post This is the highest-climbing prospect in the Chicago White Sox system, per MLB appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have a lot of talented prospects as the team is continuing their rebuild. However, with the graduation of prospects into MLB, the top prospects list has seen a lot of changes over the last few seasons. There have been players who have seen their stock rise, while others have not been as fortunate, as they saw their stock drop. Let’s take a deeper dive into the prospect who has seen the biggest fall over the last year.

Jairo Iriarte has been the biggest faller among the Chicago White Sox prospects

The White Sox have a lot of names in the top 100 prospects, but there have been some significant drops as well. MLB’s Jim Callis wrote an article breaking down the team’s prospects list, and right-handed pitcher Jaire Iriarte saw a precipitous drop over the last season. He went from the ninth-ranked prospect in the organization to now being outside of the top 30. Below is the snippet that he wrote about Iriarte:

“Part of the Dylan Cease trade with the Padres two years ago, he got rocked for a 7.24 ERA in Triple-A last year after his fastball and slider regressed.”

The 6-foot-4, 240-pound righty has not been able to do too well on the bump. He has a three-pitch arsenal (fastball, slider, changeup) and was a big piece of the Dylan Cease trade. While prospects are not always guarantees, seeing a miserable 2025 season where he was getting shelled in Triple-A makes Iriarte a player who needs a strong 2026 season.

It will be intriguing to see how he does this season and if he can find his way back on the top 30 list for the Chicago organization.

The post This Chicago White Sox prospect was the biggest faller heading into the 2026 season appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have a great young core and prospects developing to add to it, with one prospect, infielder Sam Antonacci (White Sox 11th prospect), who may force his way onto the Opening Day roster.

More News: MLB: Bruce Meyer continues to prepare for a potential 2027 lockout

Antonacci is a local product, hailing from Springfield, Illinois, and the White Sox drafted him in the fifth round of the 2024 MLB Draft out of Coastal Carolina University.

Sam Antonacci may force the Chicago White Sox’s hand to add him to the Opening Day roster

Antonacci has the knack for the ball to find him, and not in the field, but as a target when at the plate, getting hit by a pitch 39 times in 2025 and walking 69 times. Having a great ability to get on base (.439 career on-base percentage), Antonacci showcased his hitting skills, batting .291, and his speed, swiping 48 bases (getting caught 10 times).

Antonacci has brought those talents into White Sox camp this spring, batting .308 with two home runs and three RBI, while stealing three bases (hasn’t been caught), walking three times, and hit by a pitch twice. The 23-year-old recently left camp to join Team Italy along with his teammate, catcher Kyle Teel, to play in the World Baseball Classic (WBC). The WBC will take place from March 5 to 17, and will be in Japan, the United States, and Puerto Rico.

Depending on how well Antonacci does during the World Baseball Classic, where he’ll see some major-league-caliber arms, and the rest of spring training, he could force the White Sox to add him to the 26-man roster. With the White Sox needing a starting third baseman, Antonacci could work his way into a platoon role with third baseman Miguel Vargas, who showed some signs of growth at the plate last season.

The post Chicago White Sox infield prospect may force his way onto the team appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox is a team where they have a lot of talent in their organization. They are going to be a young team this season, allowing a lot of prospects to have the ability to make a mark. There are a lot of exciting players who can find the field, but which prospect has the most power? Let’s take a closer look at who is cosidered to be that player for Chicago.

Braden Montgomery is considered the top power-hitting prospect for the Chicago White Sox

MLB’s Sam Dykstra, Jonathan Mayo, and Jim Callis wrote an article where they discuss each team’s best power-hitting prospect. For the White Sox, they selected outfielder Braden Montgomery and wrote the following about him:

“Considered more of a hit-over-power guy when he was one of the best two-way prospects in the 2021 high school class, Montgomery now stands out with his plus-plus raw pop. A switch-hitter with lightning-fast bat speed, he came from the Red Sox in the Garrett Crochet trade in December 2024 and batted .270/.360/.444 with 12 homers and 50 extra-base hits in 121 games while advancing from Single-A to Double-A in his subsequent pro debut.”

Montgomery is highly touted, as he is the 36th-ranked prospect in the sport entering the 2026 season. He is currently one of the non-roster invitees to the big league Spring Training camp to begin the year. However, he is not projected to make the 26-man roster and will likely begin the season in Double-A.

It may not be too long until the outfielder is playing in MLB games, but he is still only 22 years old. It will be intriguing to see how he develops as he continues to climb up the organizational depth chart as the 2026 season begins.

The post This White Sox’s player is their best power-hitting prospect appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have many prospects who could potentially join their core this season, including infielder and Chicago native Sam Antonacci.

More News: Chicago White Sox GM mispeaks about trade acquisition

Antonacci is one of the White Sox’s top prospects and showed a lot of progress last season, jumping three levels in the White Sox system (Rookie Ball to Double-A). Antonacci also appeared in the Arizona Fall League, where he showcased his hitting tool and ability to get on base, batting .378 in 74 at-bats (93 plate appearances) and had a .505 on-base percentage.

Antonacci’s ability to get on base is one of his strongest skills (career .439 OBP), with a knack for getting hit by pitches, which helps with his goal of getting on base. Antonacci got hit a total of 49 times last season.

“Definitely hurts a little bit, but you have to grow up at some point and just be able to play through it,” the non-roster invite to White Sox Spring Training told Scott Merkin of MLB.com prior to Tuesday’s workouts. “It was instilled in me in college, especially when kind of getting screamed at it if I got out of the way. I’m happy I have those teachings.

My mom hates me for it. I found that out in the offseason,” said Antonacci with a laugh. “She said I’m going to get hurt that way. She could be right. But I would rather get hurt for wearing a pitch to help my team out than getting out of the way and then striking out. So, she can be mad at that, but we’ll have our differences. I’m just here to try to get on first base.”

Sam Antonacci is excited to play with his future teammate, Kyle Teel, in the WBC

Antonacci will not be in spring training with the White Sox for long, as he will be joining his teammate, catcher Kyle Teel, to play for Team Italy in the World Baseball Classic. Antonacci said he’s excited to play with his future teammate, saying, “It should be fun.”

“I’m excited to play alongside Teel. That should be fun,” Antonacci said. “Right now, I’m honestly just here to meet all these guys and kind of just get together with them and build on what the White Sox are doing, and then when Team Italy comes, I’ll focus on that. My sole focus is here and getting better with these guys.”

Sam Antonacci could be up with the Chicago White Sox at some point this season

Antonacci isn’t a top-100 prospect in baseball. Still, he could turn out to be a productive big leaguer, given his hitting abilities, posting a career .298 batting average, and his ability not to strike out, walking 69 times to 73 strikeouts in 2025 (86 walks and 86 strikeouts for his career).

Unlikely to break out of camp with the White Sox, it isn’t out of the question that Antonacci could get a call-up this season, as his ability to play third base, shortstop, and second base could help his chances. The White Sox currently have an opening at third base, but given his power and speed, Antonacci would be more suited to play centerfield, where there’s also a need.

The post Chicago White Sox prospect’s hilarious response to getting on base appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have been exciting throughout the offseason and are ready for spring training to see how they will perform on the field. They traded away some pieces of last year’s team while bolstering their farm system. There is a lot of excitement for the future of the franchise with one of the top-rated farm systems. With spring training getting ready to kick off, let’s take a deeper dive into the White Sox’s biggest storyline at this moment.

The Chicago White Sox have a new wave of prospects heading into spring training

MLB published an article discussing one major storyline for each team before spring training begins. The storyline they wrote for the White Sox was titled, ‘The next wave of prospects’, and below is the reasoning they gave for this storyline:

“Outfielder Braden Montgomery, infielder Sam Antonacci and left-handed hurlers Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith don’t figure to break camp with the team, but they certainly will get serious looks during Spring Training It’s important next-step development years for Schultz and Smith, as potential top-of-the-rotation hurlers while the switch-hitting Montgomery and Antonacci could force the issue sooner than later coming off strong ’25 campaigns. All four should help the big league squad in 2026.”

The Cubs are going to be one of the younger teams this season, and they are in a position to develop their young players. Some of the players listed could wind up making the 26-man roster, which would give some additional excitement for the White Sox. MLB ranks these three of those players in the top 100 prospects as Montgomery is 36th, Schultz is 49th, and Smith is 72nd. It will be intriguing to see which prospects are getting ready to step up as spring training approaches.

The post This is the biggest storyline for the Chicago White Sox heading into 2026 spring training appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have a young roster with a lot of talent coming up the minor league pipeline in the next handful of years. There is a lot of talent throughout the minors and the White Sox have done a great job of identifying them. ESPN released its top 100 prospects entering the 2026 MLB season, and one Chicago player finished right at the 100th spot. Let’s take a closer look at who it is and what they had to say about him.

The Chicago White Sox have Billy Carlson ranked as the 100th top prospect by ESPN

ESPN’s Kiley McDaniel released an article on Tuesday discussing the top 100 prospects across baseball and rounding out the list was White Sox’s shortstop Billy Carlson. Below is what the article said about Carlson’s ability after mentioning he is an outstanding defender with a plus-plus arm who needs to improve at the plate:

“Carlson has a huge arm — some scouts put it at an 80 — that allowed him to pitch in the mid-90s on the mound as an amateur. He’s a roughly average runner in games but is a plus defender at shortstop. Carlson has above-average power potential and hit pretty well on the summer showcase circuit, but he was old for his high school class (a big negative for long-term projection) and scouts differed on how much he needs to tweak his swing to hit for average against high-level pro arms. Given his tools, Carlson will rise on this list if he hits well in 2026.”

Carlson was selected with the 10th overall pick in the 2025 MLB Draft out of high school, meaning there is a lot of growth that can happen between now and him potentially making the big leagues. With prospects like the organization’s top-ranked prospect, Caleb Bonemer, at shortstop, it will be intriguing to see if he will need to switch off shortstop to another position to remain with the White Sox in the future. He has a lot of raw tools, but will need to be better at the plate to have a bright future in the majors in a few year’s time.

The post This Chicago White Sox prospect ranks 100th in ESPN’s Top 100 list appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are on the precipice of being a competitive team once again, but are still a few pieces of the puzzle short of being a finished product.

More News: Chicago White Sox sign Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to two-year deal

The White Sox’s signing of Japanese slugger Muentaka Murakami indicated their willingness to take a step forward in competing this upcoming season after their young core of prospects showed some signs of life. Led by Rookie of the Year Finalist (fifth) shortstop Colson Montgomery, the White Sox will need him and the rest of their prospects to show some growth in 2025 to compete with the likes of the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians.

The Chicago White Sox need Colson Montgomery to take a step forward in his development to help their rebuild

Despite having a trove of prospects in their system, not all of them will hit and be future foundational pieces of the White Sox roster. Montgomery is one of those foundational pieces that general manager Chris Getz hopes will lead the White Sox to their first postseason appearance since 2021.

For next season, the White Sox will need Montgomery and Murakami (21 and 24 home runs, respectively) to provide the power necessary for the White Sox to score enough runs (27th, 647) to continue to get better in their win total. According to Baseball Reference, Montgomery is projected to be about the same next season, jumping 13 points in his batting average (going from .239 to .252) and taking a dip in his home run total by two (19).

If the White Sox want to further progress in their rebuild, Montgomery will need to be better than these projections.

The White Sox also need to add starting pitching to their young hitting core

Even though the White Sox have an exciting young hitting core, it won’t mean anything if they don’t supplement it with starting pitching and depth in the bullpen. The White Sox’s overall pitching staff ranked 20th in the major leagues for ERA (4.26) and was 21st for their starters’ ERA (4.39), while their bullpen ranked 18th (4.16), but ranked dead last in saves (25).

The White Sox have a few internal options to eat a bulk of the innings they need to fill for 2026, but they still should add a couple more arms to their rotation, with pitchers RHP Drew Thorpe and LHP Ky Bush coming off Tommy John surgery. The White Sox’s lone All-Star in 2025, RHP Shane Smith, appears to be manager Will Venable’s No. 1 and potential Opening Day starter heading into 2026, which will be a massive order for Smith to fill in his sophomore season.

The post The Chicago White Sox need one player to step up in 2026 to advance their rebuild appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have a deep farm system with a lot of talent coming up the pipelines over the next handful of seasons. The team has a lot of players who can climb through the minor league system and make an impact. However, one has been selected as the organization’s breakout prospect for the 2026 season. Let’s take a closer look at who it is and what they have done to get to that point.

Chicago White Sox prospect George Wolkow is predicted to break out in 2026

In an article co-written by Jesse Borek, Sam Dykstra, and Ben Weinrib discussing minor league prospects poised to break out, they highlight the 10th-ranked prospect in Chicago’s system, George Wolkow, as the team’s top candidate. Below is what they wrote about him:

“Few players in the Minors have as big of a difference between their ceiling and floor as Wolkow. The 6-foot-7 slugger has near-top-of-the-line raw power but hasn’t yet been able to tap into it because of swing-and-miss and chase issues. The good news is he cut his K rate from an untenable 40.3 percent in 2024 to a still-high 29.6 percent in 2025. Further improvement, especially against breaking balls, could enable him to reach that long-awaited breakout.”

Wolkow has been in the White Sox system since 2023, but spent all of the 2025 season in Single-A Kansas. He would play 116 games and finish with a .679 OPS with 13 home runs, 69 RBI, 58 runs scored, and 33 steals. Still only 19 years old, the seventh-round selection in the 2023 MLB Draft should be able to continue improving. He is a 6-foot-7 left-handed hitter who plays solid outfield defense as well. If he is able to continue to develop and cut down on his strikeout rate, he could be a solid addition to the White Sox in a few years.

The post This Chicago White Sox prospect is poised to breakout this season, per MLB appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox had a few players who needed to be issued contracts for next season, or they would become free agents.

More News: Chicago White Sox aren’t ‘shopping’ their All-Star outfielder

Non-tendering three players — one pitcher and two position players — the White Sox have a lot of work to do to add to the production that these players leave behind.

The Chicago White Sox non-tendered three players while agreeing to terms with another player

Ahead of Friday’s 5 p.m. Eastern deadline, the White Sox decided to move on and not tender contracts to left-handed pitcher Cam Booser, outfielder Mike Tauchman, and first baseman Tim Elko. To avoid arbitration, the White Sox tendered a one-year contract to outfielder Derek Hill.

The Chicago White Sox have agreed to terms on a one-year, $900,000 contract with outfielder Derek Hill, avoiding arbitration, and have declined to tender 2026 contracts to left-handed pitcher Cam Booser, first baseman Tim Elko and outfielder Mike Tauchman.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) November 21, 2025

Hill will be in the White Sox outfield rotation and could get a share of reps in centerfield if they decide to trade former All-Star Luis Robert Jr. ahead of the season. In 57 games between the Miami Marlins and the White Sox, Hill hit .216/.281/.328 for an OPS of .609.

The White Sox’s 40-man roster currently stands at 34 players, and all unsigned players have signed contracts for next season, per the White Sox.

All remaining unsigned players on the White Sox 40-man roster have been tendered contracts for the 2026 season.
 
The Sox 40-man roster decreases to 34.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) November 21, 2025

The White Sox not bringing back Mike Tauchman and Tim Elko is confusing

The White Sox are looking to get younger, but they also need veterans, so moving on from Elko — soon to be 27 — who has barely half a season in the big leagues under his belt —and Tauchman —soon to be 35 — who has close to six years in the big leagues — is confusing.

Tauchman and Elko dealt with injuries last season. Possibly contributing to the White Sox’s decision, with Elko dealing with an ACL tear, and Tauchman having a couple of hamstring injuries.

However, when Tauchman was on the field, he produced, slashing .263/.356/.400 with an OPS of .756 and nine home runs in 93 games. With a team that had one of the worst offenses (27th in team batting average), Tauchman had a lot to offer.

Non-tendering Elko was another head-scratcher, as the White Sox have a vacancy at first base and he has years of team control left. Mashing down at Triple-A Charlotte — batting .292 with an OPS of .910 and 26 home runs — Elko couldn’t find his footing in 23 games in the big leagues — hitting .134 with an OPS of .523 and four home runs.

Now a free agent after being non-tendered, Elko will likely get another chance somewhere else regardless of his injury. The same will hold for Tauchman, with teams loving to have for his energy and versatility to play all three outfield spots.

The post Chicago White Sox non-tendered 3 players, with two coming as a surprise appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have a plethora of young arms heading into next season. However, general manager Chris Getz said the goal will be to add more starting pitching depth to “navigate a full season” and to “protect” some of their young arms like left-handers Hagen Smith and Noah Schultz.

More News: GM Chris Getz states what the Chicago White Sox’s intentions will be this offseason

Another young arm that will be “protected” but will be a critical piece of the White Sox pitching staff in 2026 is right-hander Grant Taylor, who is not “anticipated” to be a part of the White Sox starting rotation, according to Getz at the general managers’ meetings.

Chris Getz doesn’t “anticipate” Grant Taylor will start for the Chicago White Sox in 2026

“We don’t anticipate him taking starts next year,” Getz said. “Obviously we used him in opener roles. I think it is important for him to throw multiple innings, and that goes to many of our arms in the bullpen.

It’s more focused on the arsenal and the ability to have deeper outings rather than him grabbing starts next year,” Getz said.”

Debuting in relief in June, Taylor appeared in 36 games (two starts) and went 2-4 with a 4.91 ERA, striking out 54 batters in 36.2 innings, and recorded six saves. Taylor helped stabilize a bullpen that finished with the 18th-best ERA in baseball (4.16) and finished last in saves (25) and save opportunities (49).

Taylor will likely get the first chance to close out games if manager Will Venable decides to go with a primary closer. The White Sox have a solid foundation in their bullpen with right-handers Mike Vasil (2.50 ERA) and Steven Wilson (3.42 ERA), as other options for Venable to use.

Chris Getz provides positive injury updates on RHP Drew Thorpe and first baseman Tim Elko

Getz, while at the general managers’ meetings, also provided a positive update on right-hander Drew Thorpe’s progress and timeline for next season. Thorpe missed all of 2025 due to Tommy John surgery.

“We anticipate him pitching for us in the second half,” Getz said Wednesday to Lamond Pope of the Chicago Tribune. “We’re certainly excited about getting him back into the pitching mix.”

Getz also gave an update on first baseman Tim Elko, who had ACL surgery in October and whose timeline remains unclear, according to Getz.

“He’s had knee injuries in the past, so it was something that needed to happen,” Getz said. “We’re still learning the timetable on that, but he will lose a chunk of next season but should be back in the second half as well.”

Elko batted .134 with an OPS of .522 in 23 games with the White Sox. Elko could fill the White Sox’s need for a first baseman when he’s back healthy, but he’ll need to find the success he had in the minor leagues, hitting .292 with an OPS of .909 in 96 games in Triple-A.

The post Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz relays what Grant Taylor’s role will be in 2026 appeared first on ChiCitySports.

General manager Chris Getz of the Chicago White Sox gave a disappointing outlook on their offseason before the GM meetings, saying it would be “premature” to bring free agents in beyond 2026.

More News: Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz hints at a potentially disappointing offseason

Emphasizing at the meetings that the White Sox’s goal remains the “continued development” of his young players, such as shortstop Colson Montgomery and right-hander Shane Smith.

“Foundationally, we’re in a decent spot, but without question we want to take a step forward,” Getz said to Lamont Pope of the Chicago Tribune. “The biggest step forward is still going to be much more dependent on the continued development of these young players.”

Having a solid foundation, Getz also shared some insight on how he will build around these young players by adding starting pitching depth and balancing out their lineup, as Getz said, “we’ve gotten a little right-handed redundant on the infield.”

Chris Getz reveals that the Chicago White Sox will focus on adding starting pitching and a left-handed hitting infield bat

“We’ve been able to create a decent amount of (starting pitching) depth,” he said. “That can change quickly. But to be able to navigate a full season, the amount of starts you need out of your starters and innings, you want to be able to protect some of these young arms. You’ve got (prospects) Hagen Smith and Noah Schultz, who are getting closer, but you don’t want to be too reliant and dependent on those innings because you want to bring them up when it’s appropriate for them.

We’ve gotten a little right-handed redundant on the infield. Try to balance that out. (Prospect Sam) Antonacci comes to mind as a left-handed bat that can be inserted in the infield to help attack that. There could be some trades that you can repurpose it in different ways.

Our outfield corners was an underperforming position based on the offensive and defensive side. We’re looking at that in different ways to improve in those areas.”

The White Sox as a team didn’t perform well against right-handed pitching, with a team batting average of .228 (28th in MLB) and hitting 122 home runs (tied for 24th in MLB). Of the White Sox infielders, second baseman Lenyn Sosa, who is right-handed, had the highest batting average against right-handed pitching at .260. Shortstop/second baseman Chase Meidroth came in second, batting .242.

Sam Antonacci could be a viable option to make the White Sox roster in 2026

Sam Antonacci is a name to keep an eye on as a potential rookie to make the White Sox Opening Day roster in 2026. Only in his second professional season, the former fifth-round draft pick from Coastal Carolina University, and native of Springfield, Illinois, batted .291 with an OPS of .842 in 116 games between Rookie Ball, High-A, and Double-A.

In 112 games against right-handed pitching, Antonacci batted .304 with an OPS of .878 and hit five home runs while driving in 41 RBI.

This exceptional performance earned the 22-year-old an invite to the Arizona Fall League, where, in 19 games, he’s batted .378 with an OPS of 1.046. Even more impressive, Antonacci has had a great eye at the plate, walking 15 times while striking out 11 times in 93 plate appearances (74 at-bats).

Fitting into the White Sox mold of being young and showing his growth at every level he’s played in, it’s not out of the question that, given Getz’s comments, Antonacci could be a name to who could potentially make the Opening Day roster.

The post GM Chris Getz states what the Chicago White Sox’s intentions will be this offseason appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox will be interesting to watch navigate this offseason, as they have the money to sign a top-tier free agent and the talent in their organization to make a big trade.

More News: Chicago White Sox make their decision on Luis Robert Jr.

However, that likely won’t be the modus operandi of general manager Chris Getz, who hinted that this offseason will be like last, with a string of one-year deal signings and not much in the way of making trades.

Chris Getz hints at a potentially disappointing offseason for the Chicago White Sox

With free agency rapidly approaching, the White Sox should be one of the teams swimming in the waters of veteran bats and arms, with holes in the starting rotation, bullpen, and first base. When asked about what the White Sox’s mindset will be heading into free agency, Getz gave a disappointing response, telling Scott Merkin of MLB.com that it would be “premature” to bring in players beyond this year.

“Free agency is an avenue to bring in players to help in the win total,” telling Scott Merkin. “But to go beyond this upcoming season I think would be a little premature considering the state of our club right now and the development of these young players.”

Getz: "Free agency is an avenue to bring in players to help in the win total. But to go beyond this upcoming season I think would be a little premature considering the state of our club right now and the development of these young players."

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) November 5, 2025

Chris Getz and the White Sox need to do better than repeating last offseason

This statement is a real punch in the gut if you’re a White Sox fan and got excited about the potential of their young core and had the hope that new owner Justin Ishbia would actually be “infusing funds.” The White Sox did increase their payroll when they picked up Luis Robert Jr.’s $20 million option, but if that’s the only major move to raise payroll then there’s a problem.

Having as many holes as they do at key positions like first base, the White Sox should be looking to sign someone like first base Rhys Hoskins, who is coming off a down year with the Milwaukee Brewers, after hitting .237 with an OPS of .748 and 12 home runs in 90 games. Hoskins also spent time on the injured list with a sprained thumb, which cost him a good chunk of the season.

Costing about $7 million for a one-year contract, this is a move that Getz and the White Sox can easily make to bring in someone with playoff experience and a bona fide leader who would do wonders for their clubhouse.

The post Chicago White Sox GM Chris Getz hints at a potentially disappointing offseason appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox enter the offseason optimistic, even though they had their third straight season of 100+ losses (60-102). Getting production from their rookies, Colson Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, Grant Taylor, Kyle Teel, and Edgar Quero, there is hope that the White Sox can be an exciting team to watch heading into 2026.

All these players will likely be on the White Sox Opening Day roster, with a few others, like Braden Montgomery, Noah Schultz, and possibly right-handed pitcher Jarold Rosado, who will be playing in the Arizona Fall League, also having a chance to make the team.

Jarold Rosado can be a name to watch for the Chicago White Sox next season

Rosado could be a potential option to help fix the White Sox bullpen, which was the worst in baseball in converting saves (25/49). MLB.com has Rosado as one of its 10 players competing in the Arizona Fall League who are vying for a 40-man roster spot next season.

Acquired from the Kansas City Royals in 2024 for shortstop Paul DeJong, and has a “nice three-pitch mix,” per MLB.com.

“A reliever with an interesting three-pitch mix, Rosado operates with a 93-95 mph fastball that touches 97, as well as a low-80s slider and a mid-80s changeup that misses plenty of bats when he locates them well. Acquired from the Royals in a July ’24 trade for Paul DeJong, he posted a 4.45 ERA with 32 strikeouts in 32 1/3 innings between High-A and Double-A, while also missing six weeks with an illness.”

Anyone has an opportunity to make the White Sox roster in 2026

As the White Sox enter the fourth year of their rebuild and have a nice core forming, led by Colson Montgomery, anyone can make their roster in 2026, with them needing to fill in around the edges of their roster.

Rosado will likely be invited to spring training and could be one of those players to make the roster as a bullpen arm. The White Sox need pitching, and with Taylor still likely to rejoin the starting rotation, anything is possible.

The post Chicago White Sox have one player ‘vying’ for a 40-man roster spot appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have many rookies emerging as future stars on their team, in the American League, and even in baseball. Of those rookies, Colson Montgomery is the most notable, as he is slowly making a case for why he’ll be a star in this league and possibly the next face of the franchise.

Other than Montgomery, two other rookies have been silently making names for themselves, with Kyle Teel and Edgar Queor making their own cases for why they should be in the same conversation as Montgomery. Teel and Quero have been wonderful surprises in their own right, with them looking like all-around players and potentially the future one and two catchers in the American League.

Inside the White Sox’s historic four-game series sweep of the Minnesota Twins, their two rookie catcher made franchise history in their own right.

Chicago White Sox’s two catchers also make their own franchise history

The White Sox’s sweep of the Twins wasn’t only their first sweep in Minnesota, it was also the first time in their franchise’s history that two rookies had three hits each while batting one and two in the order.

“the kids came to play”

the kids came to play pic.twitter.com/c24YjolMrl

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) September 5, 2025

Quero went 3-5 with one strikeout, while Teel was also 3-5, but provided a three-run home run in the top of the seventh inning on a 3-1 cutter that ran into his bat, which he promptly deposited into rightfield to tie the game at seven.

“Teel time in Minnesota!

Kyle Teel’s 3-run makes it a brand new ballgame!”

Teel time in Minnesota!

Kyle Teel's 3-run makes it a brand new ballgame! pic.twitter.com/Z6IdHND04B

— MLB (@MLB) September 5, 2025

The future one/two in the American League at catcher?

Cal Raleigh holds the mantle as the best catcher in the American League and is debated as the best in baseball. Teel and Quero, as they further develop, should give Raleigh some competition.

With there being somewhat of a dropoff after Raleigh, Teel, and Quero could make their case for why they should be in that conversation, once their defenses are sure up. For now, both are developing their games, which are progressing well.

The post Chicago White Sox two rookie catchers make franchise history in their own right appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are the worst team in the American League for the second straight season, but they are one of the more exciting teams this season and heading into next season. Their new young core, who have slowly found their footing as the season rolled along, has helped pull the White Sox from the abyss and has put them in a better position to compete next year.

If baseball fans around the league thought the White Sox would be a pushover this season, they were sadly mistaken, as they have completed just their second sweep against the Minnesota Twins. The White Sox came to the Twin Cities, took care of business, and accomplished something not done since 1986 or in Minnesota before!

The Chicago White Sox get their first 4-game sweep in Minnesota ever

The White Sox have not had many sweeps against teams this season, but they’ve officially notched their second sweep after taking all four games against the Twins in dominating fashion. The White Sox’s other sweep this season came in their first three games out of the All-Star break versus the Pittsburgh Pirates, outscoring them 27-7.

This sweep of the Twins showed how good the White Sox offense can be once they get going. Combining to score a jaw-dropping 33 total runs, while only giving up 19 in return to the Twins.

According to Chuck Garfien, anchor and reporter for CHSN, he tweeted that yesterday’s win over the Twins marked their fifth win in a row, all comeback victories, which the White Sox have not done since 1986. Garfien also adds that this is the first four-game sweep in Minnesota by the White Sox EVER! And it’s all thanks to their young guys, who had eight total hits, with Colson Montgomery hitting a 454 home run.

“White Sox win their 5th game in a row.

All comeback victories.

First time they’ve done that since 1986.

They get a 4-game sweep in Minnesota.

First time EVER.

3 hits for Quero and Teel.

4 hits for Meidroth.

Montgomery hit a 454 foot HR.”

White Sox win their 5th game in a row.
All comeback victories.
First time they’ve done that since 1986.

They get a 4-game sweep in Minnesota.
First time EVER.

3 hits for Quero and Teel.
4 hits for Meidroth.
Montgomery hit a 454 foot HR.

— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) September 5, 2025

The White Sox have a bright future ahead of them

Thankfully, next year should be more exciting, since every prospect on the White Sox roster will have a full season under their belts and return hungry to get to work. This experience will help some of them encounter the dreaded “sophomore slump”, which affects every rookie differently.

Most of these guys will be returning next season, but they should be joined by others like Braden Montgomery, Noah Schultz, and even Hagen Smith, who all could make their debuts next season and help to complete the core. Once these guys come, and the White Sox sign some more veterans to pair with these young guys, the whole league better watch out.

The post Chicago White Sox’s 4-game sweep over the Twins makes franchise history: Report appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox came into this season with one of the better farm systems in baseball, ranking in the top ten, and those prospects are up and flourishing with the team. As the season progressed and prospects graduated from the top 100 list, the White Sox still managed to maintain six of their players on the list heading into the middle of August.

Of the six, Colson Montgomery is the only one up in the big leagues and will graduate soon, but all have the potential to be high-level players for the White Sox. One player of that six is new to the list, having barely even played two months in the minor leagues.

Chicago White Sox’s 2025 draft pick makes the top 100 list more than a month after the draft

The White Sox have a bright future ahead of them, with their young core already producing in the big leagues, but they still have more to offer with more prospects down on the farm. The top prospect the White Sox have in their system is Braden Montgomery, who leapfrogged Noah Schultz, who was the prior holder of that moniker.

However, the White Sox have had an interesting name enter their top five and MLB’s top 100 prospects, with Billy Carlson ranking as their fourth-best prospect and MLB’s 79th-best prospect, according to White Sox on CHSN. Carlson debuting on the top 100 list is impressive, given he was drafted close to a month ago. Even more amazing is that he beat out his teammate Hagen Smith, who ranks at 93.

“#WhiteSox 2025 1st round draft pick Billy Carlson is ranked 79th on @MLBPipeline‘s Top 100 Prospects list.

He’s one of 12 2025 draft picks to make the list.”

#WhiteSox 2025 1st round draft pick Billy Carlson is ranked 79th on @MLBPipeline's Top 100 Prospects list.

He's one of 12 2025 draft picks to make the list. pic.twitter.com/xyqIxyJsLw

— White Sox on CHSN (@CHSN_WhiteSox) August 11, 2025

The White Sox have potentially found their future shortstop in Carlson

Carlson, at 19, has a long way to go until he is up in the big leagues with the White Sox, but he has the potential to be their future shortstop for a decade once he’s called up. Rated as one of the best defensive shortstops coming out of the draft, Carlson was given plus grades for his arm and fielding, both grading at 70/80.

Per his scouting report, Carlson has above-average power (55/80) and has the potential to be a 20+ home run hitter in the big leagues, who could also hit for average. If he can develop into that, the White Sox will have one of the more formidable infields in the game, with Montgomery and Chase Meidroth looking like future All-Stars, and Montgomery flashing future MVP potential with his recent hot stretch. All that would be left would be to find their first baseman of the future. 

The post Chicago White Sox have one surprising name appear on MLB’s top 100 list appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are having a rough go of things after starting the second half off strong. They have lost four straight games and were swept by the Seattle Mariners with a walk-off hit in the 11th inning yesterday. The White Sox have given up 28 runs during this losing streak and allowed eight runs in three straight games.

The White Sox haven’t had any help from their starting rotation during this rough stretch, with Sean Burke and Davis Martin both going five innings each and allowing eight earned runs. However, Jonathan Cannon had it worse than both, allowing almost that many runs in his last start.

Chicago White Sox make a tough decision with Jonathan Cannon

Cannon hasn’t had the best season, pitching to a 4-9 record with a 5.34 ERA in 17 starts (19 games). His struggles continued, as he could not get out of the second inning against the Mariners and allowed seven earned runs in 1.2 innings. This outing for Cannon was the last straw for the White Sox, as before their series with the Cleveland Guardians, they announced that they had optioned Cannon to Triple-A and recalled Wikelman González to take his place.

“Prior to tonight’s series opener vs. Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox optioned right-handed pitcher Jonathan Cannon to Class AAA Charlotte and recalled right-hander Wikelman González from Charlotte.”

Prior to tonight’s series opener vs. Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox optioned right-handed pitcher Jonathan Cannon to Class AAA Charlotte and recalled right-hander Wikelman González from Charlotte.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 8, 2025

González has made three appearances for the White Sox this season and has a 3.60 ERA in five innings out of the bullpen. González spent most of the season with the Birmingham Barons and the Charlotte Knights, where he started and relieved. In 24 games (four starts) González has a record of 6-4 with an ERA of 4.66 in 46.1 innings.

Options for Cannons spot

Since Cannon pitched on Wednesday, his next day to pitch won’t be until Monday, when the Detroit Tigers come into town. The White Sox will likely use an opener for that start, but with Cannon now out, the White Sox will have to figure out who will take down those innings that Cannon is leaving on the table.

González, even though he’s not fully stretched out, could be the guy they turn to, but the White Sox could make another roster move for someone like Owen White to come back up and be the guy, or Tyler Alexander who has also started during his career. Whatever the case, the White Sox have options.

The post Chicago White Sox make one big decision ahead of the Guardians series appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have hit their first skid of the second half of the season, losing their last three ballgames, and will try to avoid getting swept by the Seattle Mariners. Before this three-game losing streak, the White Sox were riding a three-game winning streak and had won four of their last five games.

Even though they have been playing well, the White Sox have had to deal with nagging injuries to some of their core players, like Miguel Vargas. Sadly, the White Sox had to place another one of their players on the injured list, with one of their top rookies being the latest name to join Vargas.

Chicago White Sox place one of their top rookies on the injured list

Ahead of the series finale with the Mariners, the White Sox made three more moves regarding their roster, announcing they have placed infielder Chase Meidroth on the injured list with a right thumb contusion. This move is retroactive to August 1st, and infielder Jacob Amaya will be taking Meidroth’s place on the 26-man roster. To make room for Amaya on the 40-man roster, the White Sox designated reliever Gus Varland for assignment.

pic.twitter.com/i8dWqQf4YU

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 7, 2025

Meidroth has missed the past few games due to this injury and needed to go on the injured list as it was not getting better. In 84 games this season, Meidroth is hitting .252/.330/.319 for an OPS of .649.

Amaya’s second stint with the White Sox

The White Sox can’t seem to get away from Amaya, as this is his second stint with the team this season after being designated for assignment in May. Through 34 games with the White Sox, Amaya hit .097/.119/.113 for an OPS of .232. Spending most of his season at Charlotte after getting designated for assignment, hitting .291/.402/.464 for an OPS of .866.

Varland has spent most of his season down at Triple-A for the White Sox and has spent some time on the injured list while down there. In seven games for the Charlotte Knights this season, Varland has pitched to a 0-1 record with a 5.06 ERA.

The post Chicago White Sox make three more roster moves after injury: Report appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox will be an interesting team to watch in the second half, and it’ll be their rookies and some of their Trade Deadline acquisitions who will bring fans to the ballpark. The White Sox’s best rookie is Colson Montgomery, who has been outstanding since getting the call to come to the big leagues.

Other exciting rookies on the roster, such as Chase Meidroth, Edgar Quero, Grant Taylor, and Kyle Teel, all come close to Montgomery’s level of excitement. Teel would be considered the White Sox’s second most exciting hitter, next to Montgomery, and has also shown his promise since getting called up.

Teel could be a multiple-time All-Star at the catching position, and he showed that in last night’s victory over the Los Angeles Angels, as he joined some elite company from behind the dish.

Chicago White Sox Kyle Teel joins elite company in performance behind the plate

The White Sox may have found their catching duo for the future, with Quero and Teel splitting time behind the plate. Manager Will Venable needs to figure out how to get them both into the lineup, as that gives the White Sox the best chance to win.

Teel was in the lineup for the White Sox in their 1-0 victory over the Angels, catching all nine innings of what was a dominant pitching performance from Aaron Civale, along with two members of the bullpen, Brandon Eisert and Jorand Leasure. Civale, Eisert, and Leasure held the Angels to just one hit and walked two while striking out nine.

This performance by the White Sox pitching staff, with Teel’s work behind the plate, helped Teel become the first player since the future Hall of Famer Buster Posey in 2014 to catch a one-hitter or a no-hitter while also driving in their only run, according to OptaSTATS.

“Kyle Teel of the @whitesox is the first MLB player to catch a 1-hitter (or no-hitter) while also driving in the only run(s) of the game since Buster Posey did it in a 3-0 win over the Rockies on August 26, 2014.”

Kyle Teel of the @whitesox is the first MLB player to catch a 1-hitter (or no-hitter) while also driving in the only run(s) of the game since Buster Posey did it in a 3-0 win over the Rockies on August 26, 2014. pic.twitter.com/Hf1ZRPbMmq

— OptaSTATS (@OptaSTATS) August 3, 2025

The future is bright for Teel and the White Sox

The White Sox have a bright future ahead of them, and Teel is one of those guys who will help get them there. The second half will be a better barometer to gauge how well the White Sox will be for next season, as most of these guys will be returning next year.

The White Sox have much to do to get their team back into shape and be a contender, but having a core such as Montgomery, Teel, Meidroth, Quero, and Taylor is a great start. Hopefully, all of the White Sox’s young guys can continue to stay hot and potentially get the Sox over or close to 60 wins.

The post Chicago White Sox rookie joins elite company in 1-0 win over the Angels appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have one of the more underrated rosters coming into the second half of the season. The White Sox have exciting players leading the way in the second half and will be the guys they build around for the future.

The player to watch in the White Sox’s new nucleus of players is Colson Montgomery, who has been great since getting called up on the 4th of July weekend. Montgomery, in his short time in the big leagues, could be a multiple-time All-Star once he puts it all together, and has been showing why in his last eight games.

Chicago White Sox may have struck gold with Colson Montgomery

Since getting the call to come up to the big leagues, Montgomery has proven that he is the player the White Sox had thought he’d be. Montgomery, in his last eight games, according to CHSN on X, has five home runs, 12 RBIs, eight hits, and scored six runs.

“Colson Montgomery is showing out”

Colson Montgomery is showing out pic.twitter.com/mFgb5Wwhxy

— White Sox on CHSN (@CHSN_WhiteSox) July 31, 2025

Montgomery, overall in 22 games with the White Sox this season, has hit .257/.313/.514 for an OPS of .827. Montgomery has been exciting since the jump, and not just in these last eight games, as his first career hit was a triple in Coors Field, and he made one of the better catches this season.

A bright future is ahead for Montgomery and the White Sox

The White Sox have a bright future ahead of them, with Montgomery leading the way and showing he can be a middle-of-the-order bat. Montgomery likely will move over to third base, given his size and power potential, but the door hasn’t fully closed on him playing shortstop.

Along with Montgomery, the White Sox have Kyle Teel, Chase Meidroth, Edgar Quero, and others emerging as future pieces. All are on the big league roster and are leading the White Sox to a better second half.

The post Chicago White Sox rookie has been outstanding in his last eight games: Report appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have had a great start to the second half, going 5-1 in their first six games and winning back-to-back series against the Tampa Bay Rays and Pittsburgh Pirates. The White Sox’s hot start is due to Luis Robert Jr. finally swinging a hot bat and a couple of their young guys, Kyle Teel and Colson Montgomery, getting hot at the right time.

The White Sox’s young core is what will help lead them to a better second half, with Teel and Montgomery leading the way so far. The series against the Rays couldn’t have come at a better time for the White Sox’s two young hitters, with both hitting their first career home runs and making a little White Sox history.

Two Chicago White Sox rookies make franchise history with their home runs

Montgomery and Teel have chosen the right time to get hot at the plate, and the right ballpark to do it in, with George Steinbrenner Field proving to be a hitters’ paradise this season. Both got to experience the hype of hitting in Steinbrenner Field, with Teel and Montgomery hitting their first career home runs in back-to-back games.

Montgomery, for his home run, came off right-hander Bryan Baker, who threw a fastball down the heart of the plate, which Montgomery deposited into the rightfield stands.

“COLSON MONTGOMERY’S FIRST MLB HOME RUN”

COLSON MONTGOMERY'S FIRST MLB HOME RUN pic.twitter.com/VEsQHWS0Xi

— White Sox on CHSN (@CHSN_WhiteSox) July 23, 2025

For Teel, his home run came off the Rays’ hard-throwing right-hander Joe Boyle, who also left a fastball over the heart of the plate, which Teel didn’t miss.

“Kyle Teel launches his first big league homer!”

Kyle Teel launches his first big league homer! pic.twitter.com/YPp9k1pavI

— MLB (@MLB) July 24, 2025

The White Sox rookie duo, with their home runs, made some franchise history, as they are the first White Sox rookies to hit their first career home runs in back-to-back games, since Chris Getz and Gordon Beckham did it on June 19- 20 of 2009.

“the kids are cooking”

the kids are cooking pic.twitter.com/W3tZkMdsqd

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 24, 2025

The White Sox rookies will be crucial to having a successful second half

The second half for the White Sox will be a better barometer of how the future will go than the first half. The White Sox virtually have most of their new core together for the first time, and they’ll all be getting a long look in the second half to see what they can bring for next season.

Teel and Montgomery are already showing glimpses of what they could do in a full season, with Montgomery hitting .275/.351/.471 with an OPS of .822 in 16 games, while Teel is hitting .277/.390/.373 for an OPS of .763 in 28 games. Both need to continue this hot streak moving forward if the White Sox are to finish with a better record than the first half.

The post Chicago White Sox 2 rookies make franchise history against the Rays: Report appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox returned from the break on a high note by crushing the Pittsburgh Pirates by a score of 10-1. The White Sox had a good showing from Luis Robert Jr., who went 2-2 at the dish and had a home run with two RBIs and two walks.

Having Robert Jr. start the second half off on the right foot could be a sign that he’s turning the corner and help his trade value as the Trade Deadline approaches. Another thing for the White Sox to watch is how their young players are holding up through the second half, as it’s their first season dealing with a big league schedule.

One young player who will be paid more attention to will be Shane Smith. He’s been one of the brighter parts of this season, but he will unfortunately start the second half on the injured list.

Chicago White Sox place Shane Smith on the IL and recall top prospect

Before tonight’s game with the Pirates, where the Sox will send their de facto Ace, Adrian Houser, to the mound, the White Sox announced they have placed right-hander Shane Smith on the 15-day injured list with a right ankle sprain and recalled right-hander Wikelman González from Triple-A. The White Sox also announced that they have returned utility man Brooks Baldwin from his rehab assignment and optioned outfielder Will Robertson to Charlotte to make room for Baldwin on the roster.

pic.twitter.com/34fkB7Axw2

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 19, 2025

González, 23, has spent most of the season with the Charlotte Knights, but has appeared in two games for the White Sox this season, having a 4.50 ERA in 4.0 innings. Baldwin has also been up and down for the White Sox this season, but has been getting an extended look given all the injuries the White Sox have had. In 54 games with the White Sox this season, Baldwin is hitting .227/271/.357 for an OPS of .628.

Placing Smith on the IL makes sense

Smith is having an okay rookie season and was the White Sox’s lone All-Star this season. Smith struggled in his first appearance, hitting one of the top trade pieces, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Eugenio Suárez on the hand. Ironically, Smith had hit Suárez earlier in the year. In 18 games, Smith is 3-7 with a 4.26 ERA in 86.2 innings.

Smith, being placed on the injured list, couldn’t have come at a better time, as he’s nearing his career high in innings. He threw 94.1 innings in the Milwaukee Brewers’ farm system last season. This extra rest will benefit Smith, as he is a valuable piece for the White Sox moving forward, and they’ll need him healthy if they’re to be successful in the second half.

The post Chicago White Sox make four roster moves after All-Star’s injury appeared first on ChiCitySports.

A sense of optimism should surround the Chicago White Sox for the second half, as they can “start over” and see what their young core can do. There are many players in that core, and still to come, who can help the White Sox get back to being a winning ballclub.

There’s one player in that core who sticks out among the others, who could help or hurt the White Sox’s chances of succeeding in the second half, and that’s 23-year-old shortstop Colson Montgomery. Montgomery has had quite the season, which has seen its share of ups and downs, but has thankfully landed him in the big leagues, and now he can try to find his footing with an extended look at shortstop in the second half.

An up-and-down year for the Chicago White Sox’s young shortstop

This season has not gone as Montgomery had planned, but he ultimately made his way up to the big leagues, even though it looked like he wouldn’t be up until September. Montgomery was the front-runner to be the White Sox’s Opening Day shortstop until he hit a rough patch at the plate in spring training, which led to him getting optioned to Charlotte.

Sadly, Montgomery allowed those struggles to continue while with the Knights, which prompted the White Sox to send him to Arizona for a full reset with their hitting director, Ryan Fuller. Fuller’s changes to Montgomery’s swing helped him succeed once he returned to Charlotte and led to his being called up on July 4th.

Since joining the White Sox, Montgomery has played in 10 games and had 28 at-bats, where he’s hitting .250/.382/.321 for an OPS of .703. Montgomery only has one extra base hit, which was a triple (also his first big league hit), and he has not hit a double or a home run in his 35 plate appearances.

The White Sox need a successful Colson Montgomery in the second half

For the White Sox to be successful in the second half, they need all their young guys to perform, but they need Montgomery to perform more than the rest. MLB.com’s Scott Merkin wrote that for the White Sox rebuild to be a success moving forward, Montgomery needs to be who they thought he’d be for it to work.

Merkin on Montgomery’s success via MLB.com:

“It’s been a full season for the No. 5 White Sox prospect and No. 95 overall, per MLB Pipeline, and there are still 65 games remaining. Montgomery fought his way through struggles with Triple-A Charlotte and a reset in Arizona to earn a big-league promotion on July 4. He came into Pittsburgh with just two singles in his last 18 at-bats, following a 5-for-10 start, meaning the skilled left-handed hitter once again will have to adjust to the adjustments being made against him. Montgomery’s success is a big part for this rebuild moving forward.”

The White Sox will give Montgomery a lot of leeway in the second half to find his footing, with the bulk of his playing time coming as their starting shortstop. Montgomery could be a third baseman long-term with his build and power, but for now, he’ll have time to figure things out over at shortstop.

The post One Chicago White Sox rookie will be key to their success in the second half appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox entered the All-Star break in a good spot (outside of their record) and have a chance to improve things in the second half. The White Sox only had one All-Star this season, with rookie right-hander and Rule 5 Draft pick Shane Smith getting the nod to this year’s Midsummer Classic.

Smith made history in his first All-Star selection, as he was only the second player in MLB history to make the All-Star Team in the year following getting selected in the Rule 5 Draft. Smith did get to pitch in the game, with a rough outing that included hitting one of this season’s top trade candidates, but he followed it up with a heartfelt moment from one of baseball’s best managers.

Chicago White Sox’s Shane Smith has a shaky outing in his first All-Star appearance

Since Smith was the only White Sox player lucky enough to make the All-Star Team, fans had hoped he’d do well. Unfortunately, that was not what happened, with Smith coming in to start the bottom of the eighth inning and hitting Arizona Diamondbacks’ third baseman Eugenio Suárez on the hand in a 2-1 count.

Smith had come close to hitting Suárez with the first pitch in the at-bat, buzzing a 96-mph fastball under his hands.

“Eugenio Suárez is checked by trainers after being hit in the hand by the pitch.”

Eugenio Suárez is checked by trainers after being hit in the hand by the pitch. pic.twitter.com/6XB2vGA5aP

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 16, 2025

Smith did settle down and got Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood to ground out to Kansas City Royals infielder Maikel Garcia for a fielder’s choice. Smith was a part of one of the more special moments in last night’s game, with Hall of Fame manager Joe Torre for the New York Yankees, and last night’s host, the Atlanta Braves, came out and made a pitching change instead of manager Aaron Boone.

“Cool moment as former @Yankees Manager Joe Torre makes a pitching change for the AL in the All-Star Game.”

Cool moment as former @Yankees Manager Joe Torre makes a pitching change for the AL in the All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/BraMb8DSql

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 16, 2025

The road ahead for Smith

Smith has made 18 starts in his rookie season and has gone 3-7 with a 4.26 ERA in 86.2 innings. With the Trade Deadline looming and the White Sox having a couple of trade chips in their rotation, Smith may become more of a focal point for the White Sox with their departure.

Smith should be one of the top contenders for this year’s American League Rookie of the Year, but he’ll need a stronger second half to finish in the top five. Smith is close to throwing the most innings in his professional career, with 94.1 innings in 2024 being the most he’s ever thrown. The White Sox may look to monitor and limit Smith’s innings in the second half, given all their pitching injuries, but Smith has proven to be durable so far this season.

The post Chicago White Sox rookie has a rough outing in his first All-Star appearance appeared first on ChiCitySports.

Tonight is the Major League Baseball Draft, and the Chicago White Sox hold the tenth pick, which they hope will change their future. Many mock drafts had the White Sox taking a position player instead of a pitcher, as their system needs bats after graduating most of their prospects to the big leagues.

The top ten featured many top-position players, most being high school shortstops. With their pick of who to choose, the White Sox selected an interesting player who could be a franchise player for them.

The Chicago White Sox make an intriguing choice with their 10th pick

The White Sox decided to choose one of the best high school shortstops in the 2025 MLB Draft by selecting 18-year-old Billy Carlson with the tenth pick. Carlson is a 6’1” shortstop from Corona High School in Corona, California, and is one of the better defensive shortstops in this draft.

“The pick is in!

With the 10th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the White Sox select SS Billy Carlson from Corona (CA) High School.”

The pick is in!

With the 10th pick in the 2025 MLB Draft, the White Sox select SS Billy Carlson from Corona (CA) High School. pic.twitter.com/x16O1weLL6

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 13, 2025

Carlson, according to MLB.com, grades out as an “elite” defender, having a plus grade for his arm at 65/80, and is considered plus-plus for his overall defense, grading out at a 70/80. According to MaxPreps, Carlson in 31 games, hit .365 and had an on-base percentage of .517, and mashed six home runs.

A nice player for the future

Carlson is a very intriguing player, who could become one of the staples for the White Sox in the next few seasons. The White Sox have a few options to be their next franchise shortstop, with Colson Montgomery being the first to get a shot at it.

Carlson has a long road ahead of him before he can even sniff becoming a big leaguer, but for now, his journey to the big leagues begins by getting selected by the White Sox!

The post The Chicago White Sox select the top defensive SS in the 2025 MLB Draft appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox play a doubleheader with their divisional rival, the Cleveland Guardians, after yesterday’s game was postponed and rescheduled to today due to weather. The White Sox are limping into the All-Star break after going 4-6 in their last ten games.

Even though the White Sox are the second-worst team in baseball, they have some things to be proud of in the first half and look forward to in the second half. The biggest thing is their prospects, who have come up and provided some excitement in what will be a 100-loss season.

Of those prospects, there is one lesser-known name that fans have been excited about, who may begin the second half on the injured list after leaving today’s game with a concerning injury.

Chicago White Sox first baseman leaves today’s game with a concerning injury

The White Sox have shuffled their roster this season, and most of it has come because of injury. That has happened again, as another injury occurred during today’s game with the Guardians, with first baseman Tim Elko leaving the game early with right knee soreness, according to the White Sox X account.

“Tim Elko left today’s game with right knee soreness.”

Tim Elko left today's game with right knee soreness.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 11, 2025

Before leaving the ballgame, Elko went 0-1 with a strikeout. Elko got replaced by shortstop Colson Montgomery, who also went 0-1 at the plate but drew a walk.

The White Sox, before the second game with the Guardians, placed Elko on the 10-day injured list and recalled outfielder Will Robertson from Triple-A. The White Sox acquired Robertson in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays yesterday.

“Prior to tonight’s game of the split doubleheader vs. Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox recalled outfielder Will Robertson from Class AAA Charlotte and placed first baseman Tim Elko on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain.”

Prior to tonight’s game of the split doubleheader vs. Cleveland, the Chicago White Sox recalled outfielder Will Robertson from Class AAA Charlotte and placed first baseman Tim Elko on the 10-day injured list with a right knee sprain.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 11, 2025

Hopefully, this is nothing serious for Elko

Hopefully, this isn’t anything serious, as Elko would’ve gotten an extended run at first, with Ryan Noda also being on the injured list. Elko in 20 big league games has not performed like he has in the minors, hitting .145/.209/.355 with an OPS of .564.

The White Sox moved on from Andrew Vaughn, who is having success with the Milwaukee Brewers, so Elko missing any time hurts his chances of getting an extended look at first. Elko needs to show the White Sox he’s not a Quad-A player, and hopefully this soreness is a day-to-day thing and nothing that requires a long-term stint on the injured list.

The post Chicago White Sox first baseman leaves today’s game with a concerning injury appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The All-Star Game will take place next Tuesday, July 15, in Atlanta, Georgia, in which the Chicago White Sox and other teams will send their best to put on a show for the fans. The White Sox didn’t have many players perform well enough to be named an All-Star, but they did have a few players perform well enough to at least be up for consideration.

The White Sox had one name snubbed from being considered an All-Star, and that is right-hander Adrian Houser, who has been money since signing with the team in May. Houser, through eight starts (50.2 innings), has a 4-2 record with a 1.60 ERA, which would be the lowest ERA in baseball if he had the innings to qualify.

Even though Houser wasn’t named an All-Star, the White Sox will have one member represent them at this year’s Midsummer Classic, who deserves to go.

The Chicago White Sox will have one player represent them at this year’s All-Star Game

Even though many players on the White Sox don’t deserve to be named an All-Star, all teams must have at least one representative, and the White Sox representative for this year’s All-Star Game is none other than right-hander Shane Smith. According to the White Sox on X, Smith is only the second player in Major League Baseball history to make the All-Star Team in the same year following his selection in the Rule 5 Draft.

“The second player in MLB history to make the All-Star Team in the year following his Rule 5 selection: Shane Smith!”

The second player in MLB history to make the All-Star Team in the year following his Rule 5 selection: Shane Smith! pic.twitter.com/h21BGem0qS

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 6, 2025

Smith deserved to be named an All-Star

Even though Smith has hit a rough patch in his rookie year, he has done well overall and has been the White Sox’s second-best starter next to Houser. Overall, the 25-year-old Smith has pitched to a 3-7 record with an ERA of 4.20 in 17 starts (83.2 innings).

The White Sox were able to snatch Smith away from the Milwaukee Brewers organization when they picked him with the first pick in the Rule 5 Draft, and he’s proving to be a potential middle-of-the-rotation starter. This selection for Smith is the first in what will hopefully be many more All-Star selections.

The post Chicago White Sox rookie makes MLB history with first career All-Star selection appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox will wrap up their series with the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight. After dropping the first two games, they were the team to fell victim to future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw getting his 3,000th strikeout. Kershaw caught utility man Vinny Capra looking at a strike on the outside corner, which prompted manager Will Venable to jump out of the dugout and argue, which was in poor taste given the gravity of the situation.

There was a happier moment for the White Sox outside of helping to make MLB history once again. This series marked infielder Miguel Vargas’s return to Dodger Stadium after he was traded last season at the Trade Deadline. Being a member of the Dodgers for the first half of last year, Vargas was entitled to a World Series ring, which was bestowed upon him before game one.

With the series almost wrapped up, the White Sox will spend their July 4th weekend playing the Colorado Rockies, who are currently the worst team in baseball, and are on pace to break the White Sox’s loss record from last season. This should be an interesting series, given that both teams are terrible, but the White Sox may have an added edge when playing the Rockies, as they will be joined by one special player.

The Chicago White Sox are calling up yet another one of their top prospects

The White Sox have made this season about calling up their young players and giving them a chance to show what they can do at the major league level. They’re doing that again, with Sports Director for WITZ Radio Kris Norton reporting that they’re calling up their No. 5 overall prospect Colson Montgomery to make his Major League Debut on Friday.

“BREAKING: Former Southridge Raider Colson Montgomery (Holland, Indiana) got the call to the MLB, confirmed by family.

The 2021 first round pick (22nd pick) will make his debut for the Chicago White Sox on 4th of July against the Colorado Rockies on the road.”

BREAKING: Former Southridge Raider Colson Montgomery (Holland, Indiana) got the call to the MLB, confirmed by family.

The 2021 first round pick (22nd pick) will make his debut for the Chicago White Sox on 4th of July against the Colorado Rockies on the road.

— Kris Norton (@KrisNortonRadio) July 3, 2025

Montgomery (23), has had an up-and-down year down on the farm, which saw him go down to Arizona to work with hitting director Ryan Fuller to fix his swing. Since returning from Arizona, Montgomery has done great, and he had a strong month of June, where he hit .281 with an OPS of 1.010.

Overall, through 55 games with the Charlotte Knights, Montgomery hit .218/.298/.435 for an OPS of .733. Montgomery also had 11 home runs and 10 doubles in 216 at-bats.

How will the White Sox utilize Montgomery?

Montgomery is primarily a shortstop, and he should be playing there now that he is up with the big league club. Chase Meidroth had been taking the bulk of the starters’ reps at short, but could slide over to second, which is his natural position.

Montgomery could also see some time over at third base, where he could end up since he has more of a third baseman’s build. Whatever the case is, it’s exciting to see Montgomery finally here and see what he’ll bring to the table.

Montgomery was the front-runner to be the team’s Opening Day shortstop until his bat went cold, but thankfully, he’s here now. The White Sox’s young core is now coming together with Montgomery getting the call, and things are getting exciting.

The post The Chicago White Sox are calling up another exciting top five prospect appeared first on ChiCitySports.

With the Major League Baseball season halfway over, the Chicago White Sox sit dead last in the American League Central with a record of 28-56 and are on pace to lose over 100 games. Even though the White Sox are the worst team in the American League, their season hasn’t been all that disappointing, with them allowing their prospects to get experience at the big league level.

Outside of their prospects performing well in the big leagues, the White Sox have a few prospects still down in the minor leagues waiting for their turn to debut next or advance to the next level in the farm system. Since some of those prospects have done so well and the All-Star break is two weeks away, the White Sox will have a couple of their prospects represent them in this year’s Futures Game.

The Chicago White Sox will have two prospects present at the Futures Game

The White Sox have one of the better farm systems in baseball, talent that will be on display at this year’s Futures Game, with MLB.com’s Scott Merkin reporting that left-handed pitcher Noah Schultz and outfielder Braden Montgomery will be the White Sox two representatives at the game. Schultz is the White Sox’s top prospect and top pitching prospect, while being the 13th-best prospect in baseball, while Montgomery is the team’s fourth-best prospect and ranks 32nd on the top 100 list.

“LHP Noah Schultz and OF Braden Montgomery will represent the White Sox in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. Schultz is the No. 1 left-handed pitching prospect in MLB, No. 1 for the White Sox and No. 13 overall, per @MLBPipeline. Montgomery is No. 32 overall and No. 4 for CWS.”

LHP Noah Schultz and OF Braden Montgomery will represent the White Sox in the 2025 All-Star Futures Game. Schultz is the No. 1 left-handed pitching prospect in MLB, No. 1 for the White Sox and No. 13 overall, per @MLBPipeline. Montgomery is No. 32 overall and No. 4 for CWS.

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) June 30, 2025

Schultz could be the next White Sox prospect to debut this season, as he was recently promoted to Triple-A after having success at Double-A Birmingham. In 14 starts between the two levels, Schultz has a 4-4 record with a 4.50 ERA in 64.0 innings. Schultz has struggled in two starts with the Charlotte Knights, having a 13.50 ERA, allowing 11 earned runs and five walks in 7.1 innings.

Montgomery is having a stellar season at the lower levels of the White Sox system, reaching High-A earlier this season. In 70 games between Low-A ball and High-A, the 22-year-old has hit .274/.352/.468 with an OPS of .820. Montgomery has had a great month of June, hitting .279 with an OPS of .791.

A bright future ahead for Schultz and Montgomery

Schultz and Montgomery have bright futures ahead of them, with Schultz being a possible future Ace of the staff and Montgomery being a power bat in the heart of the lineup. With them having bright futures and being building blocks for the team, getting them some national exposure could be good for them and the organization.

The Futures Game will be played on Saturday, July 12, at Truist Park in Atlanta, Georgia, and the game will be broadcast on MLB Network and MLB.TV.

The post The Chicago White Sox will have two representatives at the Futures Game: Report appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox came into this season hoping not to have a repeat of last season, where they were the worst team in baseball and set the all-time loss record in Major League Baseball at 41-121. Things got off to a bumpy start and looked like they were on pace to tie or surpass their record, but thankfully, they aren’t all that bad.

Things have been better than expected, with their success mostly coming from the White Sox allowing their young prospects to play and figure out the game at the major league level. Allowing their young players to play may still cost them a few games here and there, but in the long run, it will pay off as these experiences will help the future team when things get tough.

The Chicago White Sox have been “meeting expectations” for this season

The White Sox thankfully won’t own the worst record in baseball this season and will settle for the worst record in the American League, as the Colorado Rockies could be the lucky team to hold the worst record in baseball for this season and break the White Sox’s loss record from last season. In an article by Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report in which he re-thought all 30 teams’ preseason projections, his verdict came out as the White Sox are “meeting expectations”.

Miller’s verdict via Bleacher Report:

“As a reminder, “meeting expectations” isn’t necessarily a good thing, when those expectations were “worst record in the American League by a substantial margin.”

To their credit, the White Sox are a bit better than last year’s historic ineptitude. However, they remain every bit the AL Central basement dweller we expected them to be, presently 13.5 games back of fourth place in the division.

Quite unlike the considerably worse Colorado Rockies, though, at least Chicago appears to have identified some long-term potential, with several rookies performing admirably. Shane Smith and Chase Meidroth have been considerable positives, and at least Edgar Quero is batting .276 while we await his first career home run.”

The second half should be interesting for the White Sox

Even though the White Sox will lose more games during the second half, they should be one of the more interesting teams to watch. The White Sox still have a few players to trade, and with the news that they could be willing to eat some money for a deal with Andrew Benintendi, it could increase their chances of getting a better deal.

Once trades are made, the White Sox could look to call up more prospects who are close to being big league-ready to take the place of the guys who left. Players like Colson Montgomery and Noah Schultz are waiting in the wings for their turn to get the call, which could be coming soon.

The post The Chicago White Sox are ‘meeting expectations’ for the 2025 season: Report appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have made it a point to allow their prospects to play this season to see what they can bring in the future. The guys the White Sox have called up have shown promise, with players like Chase Meidroth, Kyle Teel, and Grant Taylor looking like pieces the White Sox can build around.

Meidroth and Teel came over to the White Sox in the offseason when the team traded Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox and are the first two players from that deal to make their debut. Now, a third player from that deal will debut in the big leagues, as well as another, who had been dominating down in Double-A.

The Chicago White Sox are promoting another prospect from the Garrett Crochet deal

The White Sox have needed pitching help all season in their starting rotation and bullpen. The White Sox have solidified the rotation by adding right-handers Adrian Houser and Aaron Civale, who could help get them a decent prospect at the Trade Deadline. The White Sox added some bullpen help when they called up Grant Taylor, but they will be getting some more, with Sports Reporter for MiLB Central Chase Ford reporting that the White Sox will be calling up right-hander Wikelman González to the big leagues.

“The Chicago White Sox are calling up RHP Wikelman González to the majors.

González had a 2.75 ERA along with 18 strikeouts in 19.2 innings for the Charlotte Knights.”

The Chicago White Sox are calling up RHP Wikelman González to the majors.

González had a 2.75 ERA along with 18 strikeouts in 19.2 innings for the Charlotte Knights.#WhiteSox

— Chase Ford (@_chaseford) June 20, 2025

González, a 23-year-old from Maracay, Venezuela, is the White Sox’s 15th-best prospect in their organization and was one of the other players in the Crochet deal.

The White Sox make a few other roster moves along with the González promotion

Along with González, the White Sox have also announced that they have selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Jake Palisch from Double-A. Palisch is a 26-year-old left-hander from Richardson, TX, and had a 4-1 record with a 1.19 ERA in 15 games 53.0 innings with the Birmingham Barons.

To make room for Palisch and González on the 40-man roster, the White Sox have placed left-hander Cam Booser on the 15-day IL with a left shoulder strain and also placed right-hander Davis Martin on the 15-day IL retroactive to June 17 with a right forearm strain. The White Sox also announced among all those moves that they designated right-hander Caleb Freeman for assignment.

pic.twitter.com/sGpGirqIOs

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) June 20, 2025

González will add a boost to the White Sox bullpen

González will add another dynamic arm to the White Sox bullpen and he should pair nicely in the later innings with Taylor. A six-foot-tall right-hander, with a plus fastball (60/80), González should give hitters some trouble coming out of the pen, as he will be attacking them with four pitches.

In two levels in the minor leagues this season, González had a 5-2 record with a 3.50 ERA in 16 games (36.0 innings).

The post The Chicago White Sox promote two players while placing two others on the IL appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have had to deal with injuries all season, but have held their own as their depth playershave filled in nicely. Thankfully for the White Sox, they are the healthiest they’ve been all season, with most performing well since returning from the injured list.

The White Sox have had to adjust their roster constantly to keep up with all these injuries and needed to figure out the right players to fill in for the guys who went down. That process of adjusting the roster will be happening again, as another player is returning from the injured list and will give the lineup a nice boost.

The Chicago White Sox welcome back their team leader in batting average from the IL

The White Sox lineup will be getting a needed boost with the team announcing the infielder Lenyn Sosa has completed his rehab stint with Triple-A Charlotte and has returned to the big league roster. To make room for Sosa on the 26-man roster, the White Sox have optioned infielder/outfielder Brooks Baldwin to Triple-A.

The White Sox also announced in a minor move that they have sent left-handed reliever Fraser Ellard to Charlotte for an injury assignment. Ellard has been dealing with injuries all season and had been moved to the 60-day IL when the White Sox signed veteran reliever Tyler Alexander after Jared Shuster was placed on the IL.

pic.twitter.com/eYapPKzIZw

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) June 17, 2025

It will be good to have Sosa back, and sad to see Baldwin go

Sosa has been one of the White Sox’s more dependable hitters this season, as Sosa is second on the team in batting average at .274, with rookie Chase Meidroth holding the team lead at .282. Getting Sosa back could also give the team a better platoon situation over at second. Josh Rojas has not performed well since his return from the injured list, hitting under .200 (.184) in 36 games, so with Sosa back, he could see more playing time than Rojas.

In Baldwin’s case, he will need to make some adjustments and figure out what it will take to stay in the big leagues. Baldwin has seemingly figured out the minor leagues, with a .380 average and a 1.171 OPS in 15 games for the Charlotte Knights. That success hasn’t translated, as he’s hit .211 with an OPS of .575 in 47 games with the big league club this season, and it should tell him how big of a jump it is from Triple-A to the big leagues.

The post Chicago White Sox reinstate reliable infielder after stint on the 10-day IL appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox season has gotten more exciting and interesting now that their young guys are here and are showing how successful this team can be. The most recent addition to the White Sox roster was when they promoted right-hander Grant Taylor, their No. 8 overall prospect in the organization, to the big leagues after dominating Double-A.

Taylor’s debut was electric, and he showed off what got him to the show, his electric fastball, which consistently hit triple digits in his debut. Taylor is just one of many pitching prospects the White Sox have to debut, with others patiently waiting their turns to be able to join Taylor when their time comes.

The time for others to join Taylor may be fast approaching, as the White Sox have decided to promote another of their top pitching talents to the next level.

The Chicago White Sox promote top arm to Triple-A Charlotte

If Taylor getting the call to join the big league club wasn’t exciting enough for fans to hear, they’ll be even more excited to learn that, according to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin and FutureSox’s Elijah Evens, the White Sox have announced they have promoted left-hander and top pitching prospect Noah Schultz to Triple-A.

“Can confirm. Noah Schultz is going to Charlotte”

Can confirm. Noah Schultz is going to Charlotte https://t.co/DXmlhWlnEA

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) June 14, 2025

Schultz is the White Sox’s best prospect and is the 13th-best prospect in all of Major League Baseball. The White Sox drafted the 6-10 left-hander with their first-round pick (26th overall) in the 2022 MLB Draft out of Oswego East High School in Oswego, Illinois.

Schultz, who won’t turn 22 until August 5th, was extended a non-roster invite to spring training this season, where he showed flashes of his potential. It was a long shot for Schultz to break the major league roster out of camp, and he got assigned to Double-A before the end of spring.

Since pitching for the Birmingham Barons, Schultz has done well, with a 4-3 record and a 3.34 ERA in 12 starts.

A future Ace for the White Sox

It was a bit surprising that the White Sox would promote Schultz after he had hit some rough patches, but his stuff has ticked up as of late, and he has proven what he needed to do down at Double-A to receive the promotion. Schultz is one step away from making his dreams come true and potentially contributing to the White Sox this season.

The White Sox need pitching help, especially starting pitching help. The White Sox did bolster their rotation when they traded first baseman Andrew Vaughn to the Milwaukee Brewers for right-hander Aaron Civale, who should eat innings and possibly net them a decent prospect at the deadline.

The White Sox could have one of the better rotations in the next few years once Schultz debuts and matures. If Taylor can work out as a number two or three starter, and pair them with Hagen Smith, who should be the next arm to get promoted, it would give the White Sox a nice 1-2-3 punch for years to come.

The post The Chicago White Sox promote another top 10 prospect to the next level appeared first on ChiCitySports.

Entering the 2025 season, Chicago White Sox rookie Chase Meidroth seemed like a man without a home. Known for his hitting prowess, one of the only questions the club seemed to have about him was: “What position should he play?”

At the plate, the 23-year-old rookie is currently hitting .296 with an on-base percentage of .385 and 21 runs scored. But his offensive output wasn’t what befuddled the big club. Last season at Charlotte, Meidroth played all three infield positions on a fairly regular basis. He made 98 appearances at third base, 74 at shortstop, and 65 as a second baseman. So, there was some question about where he would be most effective.

Without having a ‘natural position’, Sox management had concerns about where he fit best on the diamond. Thus far, Meidroth has played 14 games at second, but he’s currently settled in at short, appearing in 41 games at the position. The former University of San Diego standout has easily exceeded expectations in the field, committing three errors in 154 total chances. He has a .986 overall fielding percentage. Not too bad for a guy who was mostly known for his bat.

Chicago White Sox management has high hopes for Chase Meidroth

When a player can hit like Meidroth, a smart manager will always find a place for them. It’s more than likely that he will eventually be settled at second or third base, as fellow youngster Colson Montgomery is expected to be the long-term solution at short for Chicago.

For now, Meidroth gives the team some defensive flexibility and looks to be a cornerstone of the team for the next several years. In the meantime, he’s also settled in quite nicely as the team’s leadoff hitter.

“If there’s one thing that I’ve been on him about is just letting it loose in the heart of the plate more and being more aggressive at times,” Venable said earlier this season. “At the same time, that’s just in his DNA to be a selective hitter. I don’t want to change who he is, but I think in time that he’ll learn that he needs to be aggressive and get some good swings off early in the count on pitches over the heart.”

Chase Meidroth is part of an impressive White Sox youth movement

It’s well-documented how things have gone on the Southside over the last several seasons. The club’s decline hit its lowest depths last season, when the team set an MLB record for the most losses in a season with 121, and home games looked like a wasteland.

But help is on the way, and a much brighter future looks to be on the horizon. Alongside Chase Meidroth, the Sox have some top-line starting pitching prospects, like right hander Grant Taylor, who made his MLB debut this week and threw a dominant inning against the Houston Astros. Standing right there with them are left handed pitchers Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith, outfielder Braden Montgomery, and catcher Kyle Teel. So, the cupboard certainly isn’t bare.

The Pale Hose don’t want to push their prospects too soon, but that may end up being Chicago’s best option in the end. The club is focused on winning now, according to their skipper. But if a young player can help the lineup, he will most likely be on Will Venable’s lineup card.

“That’s the bottom line,” Venable stated. “For us, regardless of the results, we’re going to focus on the things we believe are going to help contribute to wins.”

The post Chicago White Sox rookie has passed the test defensively appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox, up until last night’s drubbing, had been playing good baseball, playing .500 baseball in the past ten games (5-5). Last night’s 10-2 loss to the Houston Astros was only the White Sox’s second loss in their past six ball games.

The White Sox’s recent success can be attributed to their prospects, who are performing and showing that there will be good times ahead. Other White Sox prospects, like right-hander Sean Burke, started to make a name for himself last season and came into this year looking to replicate his success from last year in his handful of starts.

Burke has not performed to the level the Chicago White Sox would’ve hoped

Burke, a 25-year-old former third-round pick of the White Sox back in the 2021 MLB Draft, enters his first season as a big leaguer after appearing in four games (three starts) last season. So far in 14 games (12 starts), Burke has not been able to repeat his success from last year, when he had a 1.42 ERA. This season has seen Burke pitch to a 3-7 record, with a 4.71 ERA, and a 1.443 WHIP in 70.2 innings.

The White Sox had named Burke their Opening Day starter, winning the honor by pitching well during the spring and beating out the likes of Davis Martin, Martín Pérez, and Jonathan Cannon. Burke looked great in his first start, which came on March 27, with him pitching six scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels.

Burke’s first start would prove to be his only successful outing, as for the entire month of April, he would not collect a win, going 0-4, allowing 18 earned runs, and giving up seven home runs in 21.0 innings. May would be a bounce-back month for the University of Maryland product, where he went 2-2 and significantly cut back on allowing the long ball, allowing only two for the entire month.

However, it appears that the Burke who showed up in April is back again in June, as Burke is 0-1 with a 7.59 ERA, and his outing last night versus the Tigers was his worst, as he only lasted 3.2 innings, allowing seven earned runs on eight hits. His advanced metrics aren’t even worth speaking about, as his Baseball Savant page is blue throughout, with the only red coming in the extension category, where he ranks in the 92nd percentile.

Burke could benefit from some time in Charlotte

The White Sox need pitching, particularly starting pitching, but having Burke be so hit or miss is not helping them, especially when there is some excitement surrounding the team. The White Sox have a solid group of young position players, with a few pitching prospects who could be top-tier starters in the game.

Burke does have decent upside, but he and the White Sox could benefit from him getting optioned down to Charlotte for a few starts so he can work on mechanical adjustments and get himself right. Jonathan Cannon is currently on the injured list, dealing with a lower back strain, and is slowly progressing, with Manager Will Venable saying he’s trending in the right direction, per MLB.com.

Cannon will likely require a rehab assignment since he’ll miss a good chunk of time and will need to get going again, but once back, someone will have to be optioned or designated for assignment, and Burke could be on that list to take a trip back down to the minor leagues.

The post Chicago White Sox: One pitcher could benefit from getting optioned appeared first on ChiCitySports.

It was a huge night for Grant Taylor on Tuesday, as the Chicago White Sox pitching prospect made his Major League debut in phenomenal form. The 23-year-old righthander retired all three batters he faced in the 7th inning on only 10 pitches, in a 4-2 Sox win over the Houston Astros. He hit the speed gun at over 100 mph several times in the inning, reportedly touching 101.5 on his very first pitch.

Taylor joined the Pale Hose this week, after making the jump from Double-A Birmingham, where he posted a 1.01 ERA, along with 37 strikeouts in 15 appearances. After the game, he commented on his first-ever MLB performance.

“First call to the bullpen, a little bit of nerves. But by the time I was running in they had kind of gone away,” Taylor said, “Just playing ball again. Halfway through that first at-bat, came back for a second. And then settled down.”

Chicago White Sox Impressed by Taylor’s Effective Outing

During his brief appearance, Taylor certainly showed Sox management what the future could look like. After the victory, Chicago manager Wil Venable discussed the young stars’ debut.

“[We’re] very excited about Grant,” White Sox manager Will Venable said. “Saw him in Spring Training, the stuff is very good. Made the transition to a reliever. Will be using him out of the ‘pen here. Find some spots for him here over the next couple of days and see how his role evolves.”

Standing 6’3” and weighing 230 pounds, Taylor’s future may be as a frontline starter, but he will likely spend most of the rest of this season as a reliever. However, with the White Sox currently 20.5 games out of first place and in rebuilding mode, anything is possible with the team as their season fades away.

Taylor Quickly Became One of MLB’s Most Promising Prospects

By starting the year in Double-A ball, Grant Taylor was supposed to be on track for a 2026. He fell into the category of minor leaguers who are believed to be ‘a year away’. However, his performance with Birmingham essentially forced the big club to call him up early. And if his first outing is any indication, he will remain with the Sox for the remainder of this season.

An alumnus of Louisiana State University, Taylor went 4-1 for the Tigers before missing an entire season due to an injury that forced him to have Tommy John surgery. However, he showed enough promise that Chicago selected him in the second round of MLB’s Competitive Balance Draft. He was ranked as the number

Fans of the South Siders will be watching Taylor the rest of the way. He entered the season as the No. 6 prospect in the organization, but his stock is rising quickly. His journey in the Major Leagues will take another step forward as the White Sox take on Houston in the second game of a three-game series.

The post Chicago White Sox phenom has fantastic debut in 2025 appeared first on ChiCitySports.

This season for the Chicago White Sox has finally gotten exciting, as fans can see the future play in front of them and witness what a good-looking ball club could be like. The future is now, and other prospects like Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, Colson Montgomery, and Braden Montgomery are biding their time down in the minor leagues until it’s their turn to join the others.

B. Montgomery has been successful with the White Sox High A+ affiliate, the Winston-Salem Dash, and could be in line for a promotion to Double-A after showing he can dominate at the lower levels. One of Montgomery’s teammates has been silently making a name for himself, and like Braden, he could also find himself playing for the Birmingham Barons by the All-Star break.

A Chicago White Sox prospect is silently making a name for himself

Outside the big names, the White Sox have a few prospects playing at the lower levels that will soon become household names. That includes Sam Antonacci, the White Sox’s No. 27th overall prospect, who has been lighting it up this season at High A+ and rookie ball.

Through 40 games between Winston-Salem and rookie ball, the 22-year-old has shown the ability to hit, by slashing .331/.473/.538 for an OPS over 1.000, which stands at 1.011. Antonacci is not known for his power, having a grade of 30/80, but he has a nice distribution of his hits, with 12 doubles, three triples, and four home runs this season.

Even better, the former fifth-round pick from last season has taken a page from Chase Meidroth’s book, as he has close to a 1:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio, with 28 walks to 29 strikeouts in 145 at-bats (188 plate appearances). The former Coastal Carolina University product had his power on full display in yesterday’s game against the Tampa Bay Rays’ Single-A affiliate, the Bowling Green Hot Rods.

Antonacci led off the game with a home run, which led to Jeral Perez and Montgomery following with solo shots of their own, which led to the Dash going back-to-back-to-back. Antonacci’s home run marked his first hit in his first game since being activated from the injured list.

“Coming. In. Hot.”

Coming. In. Hot. @AtriumHealthWFB pic.twitter.com/XBSl8pNS7a

— Winston-Salem Dash (@WSDashBaseball) June 10, 2025

A future building block for the rebuild?

Antonacci’s success further adds to the hope that these prospects bring and how the White Sox can be competitive in the next few seasons. Thanks to the news that Justin Ishbia will begin to take over and infuse some capital into the team, that’s what it could take to be competitive again.

At 22, Sam Antonacci is a bit old for the lower levels of the minors, but it’s a good sign to see, and a promotion to a higher level could be in order. With the White Sox needing infielders for the future, Antonacci could become a valuable depth piece once he becomes big league ready.

The post This Chicago White Sox top 30 prospect is silently making a name for himself appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are set to begin a three-game series with the Houston Astros after winning two of three versus the Kansas City Royals. The White Sox have already won two out of three games when they played the Astros back in May, and will look to win the season series by taking another two of three in Houston.

The White Sox series in Houston will feature a revamped bullpen, as the White Sox have recently called up right-hander and number six overall prospect Grant Taylor, who could make his Major League Debut tonight. Taylor will add new life to a bullpen that desperately needs it, and Taylor’s admittance onto the big league roster means the White Sox have decided to pull the plug on one of their offseason signings.

The Chicago White Sox cut ties with veteran pitcher after Grant Taylor’s call-up to the big leagues

The White Sox have decided to pull the plug on the Bryse Wilson experiment, with the White Sox announcing that they had designated him for assignment to clear space for Taylor on the big league and 40-man rosters. The White Sox had signed Wilson to a one-year deal over the offseason with the hopes that he could pitch well enough to be traded at the trade deadline.

“Prior to tonight’s series opener at Houston, the Chicago White Sox selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Grant Taylor from Class AA Birmingham and designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment.”

Prior to tonight’s series opener at Houston, the Chicago White Sox selected the contract of right-handed pitcher Grant Taylor from Class AA Birmingham and designated right-hander Bryse Wilson for assignment.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) June 10, 2025

Wilson didn’t pitch well enough to remain with the White Sox this season, as he had a 0-2 record with a 6.95 ERA and a 1.897 WHIP in 19 games (five starts) and 45.1 innings. Since Wilson has more than five years of service time and was on a one-year deal, he will likely clear waivers and become a free agent.

A revamped White Sox bullpen

The White Sox are making some nice changes to a bullpen that has only converted six saves in 17 opportunities. Taylor will add some juice to the pen and could get opportunities to close out some ballgames.

The White Sox also recently added veteran left-hander Tyler Alexander, who has been a reliable arm and could get them a decent player at the deadline, which is just seven weeks away. With only a little over seven weeks until the trade deadline, the White Sox still have plenty of time to get a plan together to be successful at the deadline.

The post The Chicago White Sox cut ties with veteran pitcher on a one-year deal appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have a nice crop of young players playing in the major leagues, and all are showing why there will be a light at the end of the tunnel. On all fronts, the White Sox are seeing players shine and perform well, when rookies usually begin to struggle at this point in the season.

The White Sox’s best rookies so far have to be Shane Smith and Chase Meidroth, who broke the dam open to allow others like Edgar Quero, Kyle Teel, and Grant Taylor to show what they can do at the big league level. Meidroth is the most interesting player of that collective, as he was seen as a throw-in in the trade that sent Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox, and has done nothing but hit and get on base since joining the White Sox organization.

Meidroth has been one of the White Sox’s best hitters since getting called up and has provided this young team with the energy it needs to survive a season that will feature 100 losses. Meidroth’s energy and how he goes about his business haven’t gone unnoticed, as he got a compliment from one of his coaches.

Meidroth’s attitude and play have impressed one of the Chicago White Sox coaches

The 23-year-old Meidroth is not known for being a flashy player, but what he is known for is being a hard worker and someone who goes about his business the right way. White Sox offensive coordinator and interim manager from last season, Grady Sizemore, has taken notice of Meidroth, when speaking to Vinnie Duber of the Chicago Sun-Times, Sizemore described Meidroth as bringing an “edge” to the White Sox lineup, and that when he’s in the box “he looks like an animal”.

“He brings a little edge to the top of the lineup,” coach Grady Sizemore, the team’s offensive coordinator, said Sunday. “The guy is quiet all day, but he gets in the box and he’s very animated. There’s a little edge he plays with, and guys feed off that.

‘I don’t really hear him talk much. He’s always smiling. Then, in the box, he looks like an animal. He’s very animated. He’s scream-ing, he’s yelling. It’s fun to see. I encourage those guys to play with that edge and be themselves and not change who they are just because they’re in the situation of being at the top of the order in the big leagues. Use everything you have to your advantage.”

Through 43 games in his first season in the big leagues, Meidroth has put up great numbers, with a batting average just below .300 (.299) and an on-base percentage close to .400 (.383). Even more impressive is that Meidroth has a 1:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio, with 21 strikeouts to 21 walks.

Meidroth is a future All-Star

Meidroth has been a key contributor at the top of the White Sox lineup since joining them, and it looks like he will be a staple there for years to come. In his rookie season, Meidroth is putting up All-Star-type numbers and could make the trip down to Atlanta and be one of the White Sox’s All-Star representatives.

Meidroth has proven to hit and get on base at every level, and has transitioned to hitting big league pitching with few struggles. If this high level of play can continue, Meidroth won’t just have an AS (All-Star) next to his name on Baseball Reference, but he could have ROY (Rookie of the Year) tagged on as well.

The post Chicago White Sox rookie infielder receives praise for his demeanor on the field appeared first on ChiCitySports.

Even though the Chicago White Sox will lose approximately 100 games this season, there are things for fans to be excited about with the bright future. The White Sox lineup features a handful of their top hitting prospects, with Kyle Teel being the latest to join the squad.

Shane Smith, one of the White Sox’s top pitching prospects, has seen the most success as he’s pitching to an All-Star pace. Outside of Smith and Davis Martin, the White Sox have gotten little production from their starting staff, and even worse production from their bullpen.

The latest addition of Adrian Houser has helped give a little boost to the starting staff. Since signing with the team, Houser has pitched to a 1.48 ERA in four starts.

Thankfully, the White Sox will be getting another injection of youth out in their bullpen with the news that they will call up Grant Taylor, who will join the team today for when they play the Houston Astros. Taylor will add a lot of life to a White Sox bullpen whose best pitcher has been Mike Vasil, who is pitching to a 2.18 ERA and who got claimed off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays organization back in March.

The Chicago White Sox need someone like Taylor for the late innings

Taylor is considered the White Sox’s third-best pitching prospect and has a ton of upside as a future middle-of-the-rotation arm or a future top reliever, as he has stuff that will play up in the bullpen. This season, while pitching for the White Sox’s Double-A affiliate, the Birmingham Barons, Taylor has dominated the competition, pitching to a 1.01 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 26.2 innings.

Ranked as the White Sox’s sixth-best prospect, Taylor has impressive stuff with a fastball that can consistently reach triple digits. Taylor first burst onto the scene during spring training when he struck out Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani with a fastball that reached 100mph.

According to his grade via MLB.com, Taylor’s best pitch is his four-seam fastball, which grades out at a 60/80. Taylor follows his four-seamer up with a cutter that also grades out at 60/80, followed by a curveball and slider, which both grade out at 55/80, and then a changeup, which is considered his worst pitch at 40/80.

The White Sox recently transitioned Taylor to the bullpen to conserve his innings after his last two seasons have been cut short due to injury. In his new role as a reliever, Taylor has pitched in the seventh inning, where he’s made five appearances and has not allowed an earned run.

Fans are excited for Taylor to make his debut

White Sox fans are more optimistic, after being pessimistic the last two seasons, and Taylor getting the call adds to that optimism.

“Bangggggg” said one excited White Sox fan.

“About time!” said another fan.

“Wow, wasn’t expecting that at all.” said a surprised White Sox fan.

“Let the kids play! We are fun bad now lol” a White Sox fan said jokingly.

“He’s skipping AAA, but he had a 1.01 ERA (26.2 IP) in AA. We’ll see how he does.” A fan said with a bit of skepticism.

“Let’s go” said another excited White Sox fan.

The post Chicago White Sox fans are excited about the most recent call-up appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have officially made this season about their prospects by allowing most of their top talent to play at the major league level. Shane Smith kicked things off by making the big league roster after having an outstanding spring training, and others followed in his wake. 

The White Sox recently called up their number two overall prospect, Kyle Teel, after he came out of the gates swinging. Now it looks like the White Sox are set to call up another of their top prospects, with this one being one of their top young arms. 

The Chicago White Sox are calling up one of their top pitching prospects

If White Sox fans were still reeling from the excitement after the team had called up Kyle Teel, they’ll be even more excited to learn that, according to James Fox of FutureSox, the White Sox are calling up No. 6 overall prospect Grant Taylor. Fox reports that Taylor will join the White Sox in Houston when they play the Astros. 

“The #WhiteSox are calling up right-handed pitcher Grant Taylor for his big league debut. He’s expected to join the club in Houston.”

The #WhiteSox are calling up right-handed pitcher Grant Taylor for his big league debut. He’s expected to join the club in Houston.

— James Fox (@JamesFox917) June 9, 2025

Taylor, 23, is the White Sox’s third-best pitching prospect, with Noah Schultz (one) and Hagen Smith (three) ranking ahead of him. Taylor had been pitching for the White Sox Double-A affiliate, the Birmingham Barons, where he had both been a starter and a reliever. 

In 15 games (six starts) with the Barons, Taylor had a 0-1 record and pitched to a 1.01 ERA and had an impressive 37 strikeouts in 26.2 innings. The White Sox had transitioned Taylor to the bullpen after his past two seasons in professional baseball had been cut short due to injury. 

A nice late-inning piece to the bullpen 

The White Sox will likely continue to use Taylor out of the pen to keep an eye on his innings. Taylor, who has a fastball that can reach 100mph, will be a great piece in a bullpen that has struggled to close out ball games. 

A possible future piece to the White Sox rotation, Taylor could even wind up sticking in the pen if successful, given his stuff plays up out there. The White Sox have an off day today and will begin a three-game series with the Astros starting tomorrow.

The post The Chicago White Sox are calling up one of their three best pitching prospects appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have been playing great baseball lately. They are riding a three-game winning streak, which started when they won in extra innings against the Detroit Tigers on June 5. The White Sox have a new energy surrounding them, with an injection of some of their prospects contributing to their lineup.

It’s great to see the White Sox embracing allowing their young players to play, and it’s also refreshing to see them having success at such a young age. Injuries have forced the issue for the most part, but it has paid off, with players such as Chase Meidroth, Shane Smith, Edgar Quero, and now Kyle Teel all showing why they should be pieces to build around.

In the case of Meidroth and Smith, they’re not only showing why they’ll be key pieces for General Manager Chris Getz and the front office to retain, but they’re having strong seasons, which could help net them a couple of accolades before the season is over.

The Chicago White Sox could have at least two All-Stars this season

After only being a season removed from setting the record for the most losses in a single season in Major League Baseball history, the White Sox are in the second season of a rebuild, which has gone better than expected. Smith and Meidroth lead the pack in terms of how well the future of the White Sox looks, with both putting up All-Star-type numbers as a third of the MLB season has passed.

Smith was the first of the White Sox prospects to make his debut and had success from the jump. In his first three big league starts, Smith had a 0-1 record with a 2.25 ERA and had 12 strikeouts in 17.2 innings. Overall, through 12 starts, Smith is 2-3 with a 2.45 ERA in 62.1 innings.

Meidroth was the second prospect to debut for the Sox and like Smith, has been great since getting the call. Through 42 games this season, the 23-year-old Meidroth is hitting .300, with an on-base percentage close to .400 (.386), and is slugging .373 for an OPS of .759.

Digging a little deeper into Meidroth’s advanced statistics, he ranks in the 97th and 98th percentiles for his chase and whiff percentages, and is in the 95th percentile for his strikeout percentage (11.7%). Meidroth has even shown to be a strong defender, ranking in the 95th percentile for his range.

The skill that Meidroth possesses, which will help his chances of making the All-Star team, is his plate discipline. In 150 at-bats, Meidroth has 21 walks to 20 strikeouts. This elite skill will make Meidroth an elite, top-of-the-order bat for years, and he could be one of the few rookie position players to make or even start the All-Star game.

Two players worth keeping around

If Smith and Meidroth are lucky enough to be named All-Stars in their first seasons, it will only increase the reasons why the White Sox will need to think about locking them into contracts early. Smith is doing things that Rule 5 Draft picks don’t normally do, and Meidroth was the “third-best” player in the trade for Garrett Crochet, so seeing this early success from both is wonderful.

Smith will likely be at the top or in the middle of what could be a star-studded starting rotation once Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Grant Taylor mature, and Meidroth will be the guy getting on base for Teel, Quero, Colson, and Braden Montgomery, driving him in.

The post The Chicago White Sox could have two players make the Midsummer Classic appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are in the second season of a rebuild and just received news that a new regime will slowly begin taking over for current owner Jerry Reinsdorf. Justin Ishbia, co-owner of the Phoenix Suns, will slowly pour some capital into the team and hopefully help the White Sox become more competitive.

With this season being a wash, the White Sox have focused on allowing their prospects to come up and play and showcase their skills to see if they’ll be future building blocks. Chase Meidroth, Edgar Quero, and Shane Smith have all seen success in the big leagues and look to be those pieces for the White Sox.

Other White Sox prospects are still down on the farm, developing and awaiting their chance to get called up to contribute to the club. One of those prospects will be joining Meidroth, Quero, and Smith as another one of the rookies to usher in a new era of White Sox baseball.

The Chicago White Sox are calling up another top prospect

The White Sox are not holding back in allowing their prospects to get big league experience, with Red Sox beat writer Chris Cotillo reporting that the White Sox are calling up top prospect Kyle Teel. Teel is the White Sox’s second-ranked prospect and the 26th-ranked prospect in all of Major League Baseball.

Cotillo was down in Charlotte and noted that Teel was scratched from the lineup and is expected to join the White Sox.

“Here in Charlotte, Kyle Teel was scratched from the lineup shortly before first pitch and he’s expected to join the White Sox for his major league debut.”

Here in Charlotte, Kyle Teel was scratched from the lineup shortly before first pitch and he’s expected to join the White Sox for his major league debut.

— Chris Cotillo (@ChrisCotillo) June 5, 2025

Teel had been raking down at Triple-A which helped net him the Minor League Player of the Month for May. Teel had been asked to take some reps at first base to add to his versatility.

Teel will bolster the White Sox offense

Adding Teel to the lineup will give the White Sox another “big bat” for teams to worry about. Teel has eight homers, 10 doubles, and one triple in 183 at-bats, so the power is there. Overall, through 50 games, Teel had an impressive slash line of .295/.394/.492 and an OPS of .886.

Teel’s call-up marks the second player from the Garrett Crochet deal to debut in the same season, with Meidroth being the other. Teel has a chance to be a solid big leaguer once he figures out the league, and has the potential to be a star.

The post The Chicago White Sox are calling up another top 10 prospect appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are beginning to play great baseball and won their fourth series this season by beating the Texas Rangers 10-5. The White Sox recently added some reinforcements to their lineup when outfielders Andrew Benintendi and Mike Tauchman were reinstated from the injured list and drove in four RBIs in last night’s victory.

The White Sox have also gotten contributions from one of their young guys, Chase Meidroth, who is riding a 12-game hit streak after getting another knock last night and raising his batting average for the season to .307. Miguel Vargas kept his hot bat going by adding two more hits last night. Vargas will be counted on more than ever, as he will be the everyday first baseman after the White Sox optioned Andrew Vaughn and Tim Elko to the minor leagues.

Vaughn and Elko will be joining a Charlotte Knights team that has a few players like Kyle Teel and Colson Montgomery, who are swinging hot bats, and both could be up with the White Sox soon if their success at the plate continues.

Colson Montgomery appears to have turned things around

The start of the 2025 season has not gone as planned for either the White Sox or Montgomery, who got off to one of the worst starts in his young career. Montgomery’s struggles were so glaring and prolonged that he was knocked down two pegs on the White Sox’s top 30 prospect list, going from four to six and getting removed from the MLB top 100 list entirely.

The White Sox decided to put Montgomery on the developmental list and send him to the White Sox facilities in Arizona, where he was to work on his swing with the White Sox director of hitting, Ryan Fuller. Since spending time with Fuller, Montgomery made some noticeable changes to his stance by lowering his hands and changing his approach at the plate.

The changes appear to have taken hold, as since he returned from Arizona, MLB.com Scott Merkin pointed out that Montgomery has gone 12-35 (.343 average), and he has seen his season average climb over the .200 mark for the first time this year.

“Colson Montgomery is 3-for-3 tonight with a home run and two doubles–now hitting .202, and 12-for-35 since his return.”

Colson Montgomery is 3-for-3 tonight with a home run and two doubles–now hitting .202, and 12-for-35 since his return.

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) May 25, 2025

Even better, Montgomery went 4-4 with two home runs and collected 12 total bases in the Knights’s 8-6 loss to the Frisco Rough Riders.

“COLSON MONTGOMERY GOES YARD AGAIN!!

That’s 12 Total Bases for Colson!”

COLSON MONTGOMERY GOES YARD AGAIN!!

That's 12 Total Bases for Colson! pic.twitter.com/aAU2s6PVnm

— Charlotte Knights (@KnightsBaseball) May 25, 2025

The Chicago White Sox may call Montgomery up sooner rather than later

A call to the big leagues may be in store for Montgomery, given his success at the plate and the White Sox needing more offense. With the White Sox shifting around their infield alignment with Vaughn and Elko getting sent down, Montgomery could be an option for the White Sox to use as their everyday third baseman with Vargas getting shifted over to first base.

It’s a great sign that Montgomery is showing signs of success after it looked like he was trending toward being a “bust” of a prospect. If Montgomery can keep things up, maybe Montgomery can also be readded to the top 100 prospects list on top of getting called up to the show.

The post Chicago White Sox top 10 prospect dramatic swing change leads to success appeared first on ChiCitySports.

Thankfully, the Chicago White Sox will not be considered the worst team in baseball this season, as the Colorado Rockies look primed to break their loss record from last season. The White Sox’s seeing more success this season can be attributed to their starting staff, which has helped lower their team ERA to 4.20, good enough for 22nd in baseball.

The White Sox starting staff doesn’t have household names that anyone outside of Chicago would know, but they have provided the White Sox with many quality starts this season. The starting staff has experienced some bumps and bruises, with the biggest loss coming to Martín Pérez, who will likely be out until September, as he works his way back from a forearm issue.

The White Sox haven’t had to look far to pick up the slack that Pérez left behind, as guys like Sean Burke, Davis Martin, and Jonathan Cannon have filled his innings nicely. Even better, the White Sox starting staff has seen the emergence of Shane Smith, who looks more and more like the White Sox’s next “Ace” with each start.

The Chicago White Sox have a good one in Shane Smith

Since getting picked first overall in this past offseason’s Rule 5 Draft, Smith has looked like a great find and a future front-of-the-line starter. Overall, in nine starts, Smith has a 1-3 record and has an impressive 2.05 ERA. Smith’s 2.05 ERA is good enough to have him ranked eighth in all of baseball, with guys like former White Sox pitcher and Boston Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet (2.00) and New York Yankees All-Star lefty Max Fried (MLB leader, 1.11), to name a few, ranking ahead of him.

Smith has even done well with his advanced metrics, as he ranks in the 89th percentile for his pitching run value, the 93rd percentile for his fastball run value, and the 91st percentile for his offspeed run value. Even more impressive is that the 25-year-old right-hander has been locked down at home, having a 1.99 ERA in four starts.

Smith should even be considered for pitcher of the month in May, as he has a 1.69 ERA and 17 strikeouts in three starts this month (16.0 innings).

Smith is a piece to build around

The White Sox got lucky with their pick of Smith and could have one of the best starting rotations in the next few years. The White Sox have two future Aces in Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith down in Double-A, leading the Birmingham Barons’ starting staff to victory, with Grant Taylor quietly making a name for himself alongside Smith and Schultz as a middle-of-the-rotation piece.

Pairing those three alongside Smith in the next few seasons should give the White Sox one of the best rotations and give them a cheap and controllable staff to build adequate offense around them. Smith is one of the first signs that the rebuild seems to be going well, and if he can maintain this dominance, he could be looking at an appearance at this season’s midsummer classic.

The post The Chicago White Sox Rule 5 Pick has been nothing short of spectacular appeared first on ChiCitySports.

Much like 2024, things haven’t been going well for the Chicago White Sox at the major league level. But in the midst of their rebuild, that’s to be expected. What would be a true problem is if the White Sox’s top prospects don’t pan out once given the call. Chicago has already had to tinker with Colson Montgomery’s development process due to Triple-A struggles.

But the White Sox have five players inside the top 100 prospects in baseball, via MLB Pipeline. Their farm system has been built through the draft and their blockbuster Garrett Crochet trade. Alongside Montgomery, Chicago is counting on their star prospects to someday get the team back into contention.

One of those top prospects is left-hander Hagen Smith. Ranked No. 3 in the White Sox’s organization and No. 30 in all of baseball, Smith has put himself on the map with his work at the Double-A level. However, with Chicago in no rush, they’ve decided to take things slow with Smith.

The White Sox are skipping the left-hander’s next start in an effort to manage his workload over a full season, via Scott Merkin of MLB.com. Their decision comes after Smith’s velocity was down in his last outing.

2) Hagen Smith's velocity was fluctuating his last outing, showing some signs of fatigue. As a precaution his outing was shortened and the White Sox are skipping a start to help navigate his first full season. Medically he's in a good spot– proactive in managing his workload.

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) May 13, 2025

Chicago White Sox find potential ace in Hagen Smith

The White Sox selected Smith with the fifth overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft. In his first three starts as a professional, the left-hander held a 3.52 ERA and a 7/2 K/BB over 7.2. Chicago then threw him into the fire, having him start the 2025 campaign at the Double-A level. Smith has passed the test with flying colors.

Over his seven starts – 25.2 innings – Smith has put up a 2.10 ERA and a 40/22 K/BB ratio. He has at least five strike outs in every game he has four or more innings pitched. Furthermore, Smith hasn’t let up more than two runs in a single game. While walks have been a problem at times, the top prospect has overall been a force in the Southern League.

However, the White Sox don’t want his pitch count getting too high. Especially if Smith is actively dealing with fatigue. While long removed from high school, Smith did undergo Tommy John surgery as a junior. Chicago doesn’t want to take any risks by overworking his arm so early into his MLB career.

If Smith’s development pans out how the White Sox plan, he will be a key fixture in their rotation sooner rather than later. Fellow lefty Noah Schultz is the only pitcher above Smith in Chicago’s prospect rankings, No. 1 on the team and No. 13 in all of baseball. When they both reach the majors, the White Sox could have one of the scariest one-two punches atop their rotation. The team has seen what developing young pitching has done for the Detroit Tigers.

Which is why the White Sox aren’t going to rush Smith, even if he is dominating at Double-A. His long-term health is far more important to the ball club, especially with the team being nowhere near the MLB playoff race. There is no reason to be alarmed about Smith, even with his fatigue. But after a fiery start to his Double-A career, Smith and the White Sox will be cooling the jets.

The post Chicago White Sox take necessary precaution on top prospect appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have many prospects in their farm system that hopefully will soon make their debuts and help turn around this ball club and get the White Sox back to their winning ways. A few of their top prospects, like Sean Burke, Chase Meidroth, and Edgar Quero, have already made their debut and are proving why they are pieces for the White Sox to build around.

Others, like the White Sox’s top pitching prospects, Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Grant Taylor, are down at Double-A, tearing it up and showing why they will be the future of the White Sox staff. There is one prospect in the White Sox system, however, who has struggled mightily to start this season and found himself off of MLB’s top 100 prospects list.

The Chicago White Sox’s top shortstop prospect has been removed from the top 100 list

With the MLB season in full swing and prospects starting to graduate and get promoted to the big leagues, MLB Pipeline decided to re-release their top 100 prospects, and, thankfully, the White Sox find themselves having five of their top prospects making the top 100, with Noah Schultz ranking the highest at No. 13. Others who made the list are: Kyle Teel (28), Hagen Smith (30), Braden Montgomery (38), and Edgar Quero (58).

”Prospects who debuted on MLB Opening Day rosters graduated today, giving us an opportunity to update the list:

Here it is, with a shakeup at the top:”

NEW TOP 100

Prospects who debuted on MLB Opening Day rosters graduated today, giving us an opportunity to update the list:

Here it is, with a shakeup at the top: https://t.co/ATtTfzXinN pic.twitter.com/4swCHaYqyE

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) May 12, 2025

Surprisingly, shortstop Colson Montgomery was on MLB Pipeline’s list before the season started, but it has been removed entirely. Even more surprising about Montgomery’s fall from grace is that Montgomery dropped two spots on the White Sox’s top 30 prospects, going from No. 4 to No. 6.

Montgomery’s struggles

Since Montgomery was optioned to Triple-A, Montgomery’s bat has not come alive and has been colder than the Antarctic. Overall, in 28 games, the 23-year-old Montgomery is hitting .153/.230/.243 for a horrible OPS of .473.

Even more concerning is that the former first-round pick has shown little to no power, only hitting three home runs and one double in 111 at-bats. These numbers won’t do, especially for a player playing a premier position such as shortstop, and for someone whose power is their best tool, grading out at 55/80.

Montgomery’s struggles became so much of a concern for the White Sox that they decided to have him pause participating in and playing games to go out to Arizona to work one-on-one with the White Sox director of hitting, Ryan Fuller. Working with Fuller should help Montgomery, who is still young and can work through these struggles.

Not every prospect pans out as some will fail, and won’t pan out, but the White Sox need Montgomery to work out, given they aren’t deep with shortstop prospects. If Montgomery has any hopes or aspirations of making it to the show, he has to figure things out and turn things around.

The post Chicago White Sox: One top prospect’s stunning fall from grace appeared first on ChiCitySports.

It’s no surprise that the Chicago White Sox are one of the worst teams in baseball for a second straight season, but thankfully, the Colorado Rockies are playing even worse and are on pace to break the White Sox’s loss record. The White Sox will likely lose over 100 games this season, but that won’t matter, as the focus is to play as many young guys as possible to see if they have staying power.

The White Sox began calling up their top prospects earlier this season, with infielder Chase Meidroth and catcher Edgar Quero being the first of many to make their debut. The White Sox added to that list by calling up an under-the-radar name, with Tim Elko finally getting the call-up to the Show after a hot start down at Triple-A.

Elko will bring a hot bat to the Chicago White Sox lineup

The 26-year-old Elko had come out of the gates swinging, hitting .348/.431/.670 and having an OPS of 1.101 in 31 games. Even more impressive for Elko is that he has shown his power, hitting 10 home runs and driving in 23 in 112 at-bats.

The former product of the University of Mississippi has also shown he can hit both lefties and righties well, having a .333 average and 1.012 OPS against lefties and a .350 average and 1.111 OPS against right-handers. Elko has even shown that the pressure doesn’t get to him, as he has a .333 average with the bases loaded and a .280 average with runners in scoring position and has driven in 10 RBIs with RISP.

Elko’s ability to hit for power and hit in the clutch is what the White Sox desperately need, as the White Sox are 27th in baseball in RBIs (129) and have an abysmal .202 average with runners in scoring position according to Statmuse. Elko’s presence in the White Sox lineup should give the team a boost of energy, but more importantly, bring more fans to the ballpark, as they couldn’t be happier with Elko getting promoted!

White Sox fans rejoice with Elko’s promotion

White Sox fans couldn’t be happier that Elko will be debuting during the series with the Miami Marlins, with fans bombarding Twitter with their excitement.

“Pope made the call” one fan tweeted excitedly of Elko’s promotion.

“Now we will win. Was this a Papal edict?” Tweeted another.

“WE ARE SAVED!” rejoiced another excited White Sox fan.

“Wowwww. Maybe they’ll win 35 games this year” said one fan jokingly.

“Took long enough” said another relieved White Sox fan.

“ABOUT DANG TIME” rejoiced yet another excited fan.

“Good for him. As a State fan I was glad to see him go. Hell of a ball player.” Said another excited fan of Elko’s.

“Good for Timothy. Deserves it” tweeted another excited fan.

The post Chicago White Sox fans rejoice with the latest promotion of scorching hot 1st baseman appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are back to their losing ways after dropping all four games against the Kansas City Royals; thankfully, they won game one against the third-worst team in baseball, the Miami Marlins. Hopefully, the White Sox can take two of three from the Fish to get back on track for when their schedule gets tough again, for when they hit the road to play the Cincinnati Reds and their crosstown rivals, the Chicago Cubs.

The White Sox recently reinstated utility man Josh Rojas from the injured list after fracturing his big toe at the end of spring training. Rojas has done well since coming off the IL, hitting .286 with four total bases and scoring two runs in five games.

Rojas won’t be the only player joining the White Sox for this weekend’s series against the Marlins. News broke that the White Sox heard the outcry from fans and are finally listening to their pleas to call up one player from Triple-A.

The Chicago White Sox are to call up a fan favorite from Triple-A

The White Sox are finally listening to their fans, and according to sports writer Vinnie Duber, they are to call up 26-year-old first baseman Tim Elko.

“Source confirms the Sox are promoting Tim Elko to the major league team tomorrow.

@suntimes_sports”

Source confirms the Sox are promoting Tim Elko to the major league team tomorrow. @suntimes_sports

— Vinnie Duber (@VinnieDuber) May 9, 2025

The report by Duber was confirmed by CHSN’s Chuck Garfien, who tweeted:

“Can confirm that Tim Elko will be called up tomorrow by the White Sox. @VinnieDuber was first on it.”

Can confirm that Tim Elko will be called up tomorrow by the White Sox. @VinnieDuber was first on it.

— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) May 9, 2025

Elko was scorching hot at Triple-A

Elko’s promotion had been a long time coming, as fans had begged Chris Getz and the White Sox to call him up for over a month. Elko is a former tenth-round pick from the University of Mississippi and has spent four seasons in the White Sox minor league system.

Since getting drafted, Elko has done nothing but hit, having a career .293 average in the minor leagues, and this season has seen his highest so far, hitting .348. What has been impressive about the start to Elko’s season is that his power has been on full display, hitting 10 home runs (Knights team lead) in 112 at-bats (130 plate appearances).

Elko, having a breakout season and getting called up to the show, is even more impressive when one adds the fact that Elko’s not on the White Sox’s top 30 prospect list or MLB’s top 100 prospects list. Elko is a true under-the-radar talent, and the White Sox may have found a diamond in the rough.

Andrew Vaughn is on the hot seat

The pressure is on Andrew Vaughn now that Elko is here. To say that Vaughn has struggled this season would be putting it mildly; Vaughn’s struggles are to the point where the entire fan base wants him out and Elko in.

Overall, Vaughn is hitting under the Mendoza line (.188), and he has shown no power whatsoever, having an abysmal slugging percentage of .313 and an OPS of .537, which won’t do for a player playing a power position. Manager Will Venable, according to Duber, said that both Vaughn and Elko will be in today’s lineup, but he didn’t specify who will play first and who will DH.

“Will Venable said both Tim Elko and Andrew Vaughn will be in the Sox’ lineup tomorrow, though it’s yet to be decided who will be at first base and who will DH.”

Will Venable said both Tim Elko and Andrew Vaughn will be in the Sox’ lineup tomorrow, though it’s yet to be decided who will be at first base and who will DH.

— Vinnie Duber (@VinnieDuber) May 10, 2025

No matter who plays where, it’s exciting and a breath of fresh air to see another potential piece of the White Sox’s future get called up to the Show.

The post The Chicago White Sox finally listen to fans’ pleas after the latest promotion appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have had to endure injury after injury since the first pitch of spring training was thrown. Luckily they will be getting a few players back, with utility man Josh Rojas wrapping up his rehab stint with the Charlotte Knights and should be back soon.

Rojas is one of a handful of players on the injured list who the White Sox could use back in their lineup to continue the success they’ve had over the past couple of games. Once he’s back, Rojas will likely slide into the role of the everyday second baseman, while Chase Meidroth, who just came off the IL, should be the everyday shortstop.

Others remain on the injured list as they work to get themselves back into shape to help keep the good times rolling for the Sox.

The Chicago White Sox get an update on one of their backstops

It’s been 21 games since catcher Korey Lee tweaked his ankle on a pickoff play against the Cleveland Guardians. Since going on the injured list, Lee has been getting treatment and trying to get his ankle back to 100%.

The White Sox got an important update on Lee’s progress, with MLB.com’s Scott Merkin reporting that Lee did some base running drills before today’s game against the Houston Astros. Merkin stated that Lee should be good to go for a rehab assignment as early as next week, and if all goes well, Lee could be back with the White Sox within the next couple of weeks.

Merkin also was able to get a significant quote from Lee where he stated that “It’s a good time to be a catcher in the White Sox organization” referring to the depth the White Sox have at the catching position.

“More Korey Lee: “It’s a good time to be a catcher in the White Sox organization.

Lee ran the bases pregame today and should be on an injury rehab with Charlotte early next week if all goes well today and Sunday.“

More Korey Lee: "It’s a good time to be a catcher in the White Sox organization."

Lee ran the bases pregame today and should be on an injury rehab with Charlotte early next week if all goes well today and Sunday.

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) May 3, 2025

Lee ran the bases pregame today and should be on an injury rehab with Charlotte early next week if all goes well today and Sunday.”

Lee was quoted by Merkin when asked for his thoughts on Edgar Quero, who has done well in Lees’s absence.

Lee:

“I couldn’t be happier for Edgar right now. He’s learning, he’s taking his strides on the defensive side of things. We all know he can hit. We all know he’s an extraordinary player, but on the catching side of it, that’s been the most impressive on my end of things.”

Korey Lee: "I couldn’t be happier for Edgar right now. He’s learning, he’s taking his strides on the defensive side of things. We all know he can hit. We all know he’s an extraordinary player, but on the catching side of it, that’s been the most impressive on my end of things."

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) May 3, 2025

The tandem of Lee and Quero

Once he’s back, Lee and Quero will likely be the tandem the White Sox use behind the plate for the rest of the season. Having Lee and Quero behind the dish will give the White Sox one of the better offensive catcher duos in the American League.

Before going on the IL, Lee was hitting .333 with an OPS of .879 in nine games, and Quero is hitting .326 with an OPS of .837 in 15 games. If they can both improve their defense, which is a weakness for both, then the White Sox could be in line to win more games than they expected to win.

The post Chicago White Sox get an important update on one injured player: Report appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are preparing to welcome the 14-15 Milwaukee Brewers to town for a three-game series. The Brewers are third in the National League Central and are looking to come in to sweep the Sox and boost themselves up in the standings. The White Sox can’t let that happen, as they find themselves once again at the bottom of the American League Central and they need to win a series after dropping the past four.

Thankfully, the White Sox will be getting some reinforcements soon, as Josh Rojas is set to begin a rehab stint with the Charlotte Knights. The Knights have one player who is struggling, Colson Montgomery, who will have his schedule adjusted for a little while he works to get better.

Chicago White Sox work to fix Montgomery’s swing

According to Scott Merkin of MLB.com, the White Sox will be sending Montgomery to Arizona to work with their director of hitting Ryan Fuller to fix his swing. Merkin also reports that this stint to Arizona should last one to two weeks and these sessions will be one-on-one with Fuller.

“Colson will be getting some 1 on 1 work, away from daily games, with Ryan Fuller one of the people there. Get said 1 or 2 weeks.”

Colson will be getting some 1 on 1 work, away from daily games, with Ryan Fuller one of the people there. Get said 1 or 2 weeks.

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) April 29, 2025

This hasn’t been the best start to the season for the young 23-year-old, who is hitting .149/.223/.255 for an OPS of .478 in 23 games with the Knights. The White Sox optioned Montgomery to the Knights after he didn’t hit this spring and that cost him his chance to be the starting shortstop for them.

The need for Colson to start hitting

Montgomery will need to start proving he can hit if he is to have a chance of being the White Sox shortstop of the future. Sadly, not hitting is not unusual for Montgomery, as he is a lifetime .245 hitter in five minor league seasons.

The White Sox aren’t deep at the shortstop position, with their next-best shortstop prospect being Caleb Bonemer. Bonemer was drafted by the White Sox in the second round (43) in the 2024 draft and is not expected to be ready for the MLB until 2028.

Hopefully, these one-on-one sessions with Fuller will fix whatever is broken in Colson’s swing and get him back on track.

The post Chicago White Sox GM demotes top 5 prospect after recent struggles appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are one of the clear-cut worst teams in all of Major League Baseball and are competing with the Colorado Rockies for the worst team in baseball for this season. The White Sox, thankfully, added more offense to their lineup by trading for Gage Workman, who came over from the Chicago Cubs after being designated for assignment.

Adding Workman is a nice addition for a team that sits dead last in team batting average (.209), but the White Sox also need to find some starting pitching, given the recent injury to Martín Pérez, who will miss the rest of this season. The White Sox have a few options they can turn to internally, but they’ve decided to opt for an unusual method of filling Pérez’s spot, which won’t last and adds insult to injury.

Chicago White Sox implementing an interesting pitching strategy

We’re not at the end of April, and the White Sox appear to have given up on their starting pitchers, with today being the third straight game of the White Sox using an opener. MLB.com’s Scott Merkin has reported that the White Sox will start left-hander Brandon Eisert and Davis Martin who will come in relief after him.

“Brandon Eisert will be the White Sox opener tomorrow followed by Davis Martin, per the team”

Brandon Eisert will be the White Sox opener tomorrow followed by Davis Martin, per the team

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) April 27, 2025

Eisert has ten career starts at the minor league level and none at the major league level, so today will be his first-ever start at the major league level. Eisert, 27, has seen time at Triple-A and the big leagues this season. Eisert has seen more time at the big league level, with injuries and the bullpen being one of the weaknesses this season.

Tyler Gilbert started the previous two games for the White Sox and Sean Burke and Jonathan Cannon came in relief after his one inning of work. In total, Gilbert gave the White Sox 2.0 innings pitched, allowing one hit, striking out three, and walking one without allowing an earned run.

Why it makes no sense to use an opener

For the White Sox to use an opener at this point in the season is, to put it mildly, a joke. The White Sox are bad, but they don’t need to add to that by using an opener and not allowing guys like Burke, Cannon, or Martin to gain experience as starters. In the case of Martin, not getting him reps as a start will affect his trade value, which the Sox can ill afford to mess with given the injury to Pérez.

There’s no value in Burke or Cannon not getting reps as a starter since this is their second year in the big leagues and they need the experience. If the White Sox are trying to build up Gilbert to get more innings as a starter since they need a lefty in the rotation, this is not the way to do it.

Brsye Wilson is in the bullpen and could be utilized in a piggyback role until Gilbert is ready to go deeper into ballgames. The White Sox also have Jairo Iriarte and Nick Nastrini, who are on the 40-man and down at Triple-A and could be an option as well.

These guys could provide the White Sox with the innings they need to cover until Noah Schultz or Hagen Smith are ready to get the call to the big leagues. Nevertheless, using an opener doesn’t need to happen, especially with the White Sox only playing 27 games this season.

The post Chicago White Sox seem to be deploying a strange pitching strategy appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have been one of the hardest-hit teams, with injury after injury hitting them on what seems to be a weekly basis. The White Sox’s 10-day injured list is quite crowded, as Mike Tauchman, Korey Lee, and Josh Rojas, to name a few names occupy the list, and a handful of their pitchers are out for the rest of the year.

The White Sox have the depth to withstand these losses, as these players will return sooner than someone like Martín Pérez, who was placed on the 60-day injured list after he was removed from his last start against the Boston Red Sox with forearm tightness. Thankfully, the White Sox got some good news on Pérez’s injury, but it comes at a cost with him likely to miss this season entirely.

Pérez injury news is a mixed bag for the Chicago White Sox

The White Sox got good and bad news regarding the status of Pérez’s elbow, ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reported that Pérez will not have Tommy John surgery and could begin throwing in Sept., though Rogers reports that it seems unlikely that he’ll be back this year. Tommy John was the fear for Pérez, as when the words “forearm tightness” are said, it’s usually a precursor to getting the surgery.

“Following up on the Martin Perez injury. He won’t have Tommy John, per a source. He could be throwing again in Sept. but for all practical purposes his year is over.”

Following up on the Martin Perez injury. He won’t have Tommy John, per a source. He could be throwing again in Sept. but for all practical purposes his year is over. https://t.co/uNXMbQnsMo

— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) April 22, 2025

Before he went on the injured list, Pérez was one of the more consistent White Sox starting pitchers, pitching to a 1-1 record with a 3.15 ERA and a 129 ERA+.

The White Sox signed Pérez to a one-year deal over the offseason, and he was supposed to be one of the White Sox leaders on their pitching staff and be an asset to trade at this year’s trade deadline, but they sadly won’t be able to reap the benefits of Pérez’s strong start.

Pérez missing time could be an opening for a few prospects

The White Sox will need to find some arms to fill in for Pérez while he’s out, and the most immediate options the White Sox could turn to are Brsye Wilson and Tyler Gilbert. However, with the White Sox making a strong case to be one of the worst teams this season, they could fast-track a few of their pitching prospects to the big leagues.

The White Sox’s three top pitching prospects, Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Grant Taylor, are headlining the rotation down at Double-A, but with the White Sox injuries and lack of success from their starters at the major league level (outside of Shane Smith), one of these three could get the called to come up.

A move needs to be made

The White Sox will have to figure out who will make the start tomorrow, as that will be Pérez’s spot in the rotation. An announcement will likely come tomorrow before the game, but a long-term solution needs to be found.

The Cleveland Guardians did designate Triston McKenzie for assignment, and the White Sox should look into adding his arm to their roster, as he would provide a huge boost in the wake of the Pérez news. Since Pérez won’t require Tommy John, which would force him to miss next season, the White Sox and him could agree on a deal for next season.

The post Chicago White Sox receive good and bad news on injured pitcher: Insider appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are slowly promoting their prospects to the major leagues, with Chase Meidroth and Edgar Quero being the first to get promoted to the show. The next prospect that could get called up by the White Sox given their injuries could be Jairo Iriarte, who has already debuted, or Grant Taylor, who is tearing it up at Double-A.

The White Sox will need to find an arm for the rotation, as Martín Pérez has been placed on the 60-day injured list, and his innings need to be accounted for. Not only do the White Sox have the task to find someone to fill in for them in their rotation, but they also need to find more players to provide them with more offense and run production.

The White Sox have someone down in the minor leagues who can provide them with the thump and power they desperately need, but they appear to be making excuses on why they’re not bringing up the offensive force.

The Chicago White Sox front office appears to be making excuses for not calling up Tim Elko

In Scott Merkin’s Newsletter that he released, he got the chance to interview the White Sox director of player development, Paul Janish, and Elko’s former teammate with the Knights, Bobby Dalbec, who recently was called up to the big league club. In Merkin’s Newsletter, Janish’s quotes appear to be making excuses as to why they’re not giving Elko a chance in the big leagues, as he puts it, Elko is a “victim of circumstances”.

Janish quotes from Merkin’s Newsletter:

“This game is a little bit of you are a victim of circumstances with regards to opportunities,” Janish said. “He’s waiting for his opportunity. Tim understands that as well as anybody. If and when that opportunity comes, which hopefully it will, we dang sure know he’s going to show up and give us what he’s got. Hopefully, he plays well when he gets that opportunity.”

Even though the White Sox haven’t called up Elko he knows that he’s playing well, Elko’s former teammate in Dalbec said that he has a “good head on his shoulders”.

Janish quotes from Merkin’s Newsletter:

“He’s got a good head on him,” Dalbec said. “Excited to see what he’s going to do in his career.”

Why it’s time for the White Sox to give Elko a chance

The White Sox need to stop beating around the bush and call up Elko, as he has nothing more to prove down at the minor-league level. In 17 games, Elko has been hitting out of his mind with having a slash line of .361/.443/.607 for an OPS of 1.050.

The 26-year-old first baseman’s power has been on display to begin the Triple-A season, as he has four home runsin 61 at-bats, which with Dalbec’s recent promotion, puts him as the Knights leader for home runs. This power production, at a position that requires power, is what the White Sox need, given Andrew Vaughn, who has been the White Sox’s primary first baseman for this season, has gotten off to a cold start and has provided little to no power.

Will Venable has been reluctant to name a primary designated hitter because he wants to utilize the DH spot to give guys like Andrew Benintendi a half-day off, while still keeping their bats in the lineup. However, with the White Sox’s lack of run production and Vaughn’s lackluster start to the season, the White Sox need to stop messing around and allow Elko to sink or swim at the major league level.

The White Sox are already on pace to lose over 100 games this season, but they could even get close to their loss record, which they set at 121 games last season. Since that’s the case for the White Sox and they already promoted Meidroth and Quero, Elko should be the next guy who gets the call.

The post Chicago White Sox front office makes excuses for not calling up hot bat: Report appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are one of the organizations that have had terrible luck keeping players healthy, as far too many of their players have ended up on the injured list. Most of the injuries have come to their pitching department, as a handful of their pitchers have had their seasons cut short with elbow injuries and requiring Tommy John surgery.

Sadly, the White Sox have yet again succumbed to their injuries as a couple more players have found their way onto the injured list and required more callups from the minor leagues.

The Chicago White Sox added two more to the injured list

The White Sox have announced that before today’s series finale against the Boston Red Sox, they have placed infielder Chase Meidroth on the 10-day injured list due to thumb inflammation and have placed left-handed pitcher Martín Pérez on the 60-day injured list after he left Friday’s game with forearm tightness.

The White Sox in a corresponding move selected the contract of first baseman Bobby Dalbec. The White Sox didn’t need to create a space for Dalbec on the 40-man roster, as Pérez being placed on the 60-day injured list cleared a spot.

pic.twitter.com/CdMqLy6ncW

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 21, 2025

The White Sox had signed Dalbec to a minor-league deal over the offseason, and he failed to make the team out of spring training and started the year down with Charlotte. In 12 games with the Knights, Dalbec has been on fire, hitting .326/.354/.696 for an OPS of 1.050 in 12 games.

Dalbec will hopefully provide the White Sox with some power at the first base position, as Andrew Vaughn has gotten off to a slow start in the power department. Dalbec had four home runs in 46 at-bats while down at Triple-A.

Dalbec will make his return to Fenway Park for the first time as a visiting player, as he had spent his entire five year career up to that point with the Red Sox. Dalbec was a former fourth round selection of the Red Sox back in the 2016 draft and made his Major League Debut four years later on August 30, 2020.

Pérez will be missed but thankfully dodged a bullet with Meidroth

Pérez going down was a blow that the White Sox could ill afford, as he had been their only other reliable starter next to Shane Smith. In his four starts, Pérez had a 1-1 record with a 3.15 ERA and an ERA+ of 129 while striking out 18 in 20.0 innings.

Pérez going on the 60-day injured list after being removed due to forearm tightness could signal the end of his season, as it could reveal him needing Tommy John surgery. However, that is still to be determined, as the White Sox will continue to evaluate him.

Thankfully, the White Sox dodged a bullet with Meidroth, as he should be back good as new once his trip on the injured list is over. Meidroth had been one of the White Sox’s best hitters since getting called up, and they’ll need his offensive production to not go on another losing streak.

The post Chicago White Sox can’t catch a break as two more players hit the injured list appeared first on ChiCitySports.

There’s a discernible happiness in the air for the Chicago White Sox as they are finally getting out of their way and allowing their young prospects to get called up and see if they can sink or swim. The first prospect to get the call for the White Sox was Chase Meidroth, who is off to a great start and is a walking machine.

Once Meidroth had a path cleared for him to join the big league club, it wouldn’t be long before others received their call to come to the show. The White Sox didn’t waste too much time in calling up their next top prospect, as they’re calling up one of their top catching prospects, Edgar Quero, who has been on a tear down in Charlotte and deserved a call to the show.

Quero won’t be the only player to join the White Sox for the finale against the Athletics, as the Sox made a series of roster moves, adding another key contributor to their offense, and sending two players out.

Chicago White Sox make a series of roster moves before today’s game

Before the game against the Athletics, the White Sox announced, that Andrew Benintendi would be reinstated from the ten-day injured list, after dealing with a left adductor strain. To make room for Quero and Benintendi on the roster, the White Sox designated Omar Narváez for assignment and sent outfielder Greg Jones down to Triple-A.

pic.twitter.com/8tYPL0Hkx9

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 17, 2025

Narváez had filled in admirably for the White Sox, as their primary backstop, Korey Lee, is still recovering after tweaking his ankle on a pickoff play against the Cleveland Guardians. Narváez had done well filling in for the Sox, as he was hitting .286/.400/.286 with an OPS and OPS+ of .686 and 107.

There was no surprise that Jones was the other choice to be sent out, as he will continue to ride the taxi from Triple-A to the big leagues for the rest of this season. Jones has only appeared in three games for the White Sox during his short stint with them, where he went 0-2 at the plate, striking out both times.

It’s great to see Benintendi coming back for the White Sox

For the White Sox to get Benintendi back is a godsend, as he was their only offensive threat before hitting the injured list. In his nine games this season, the now 30-year-old Benintendi slashed .290/.333/.484 for an OPS and OPS+ of .817 and 138.

Getting Benintendi’s hot bat back in the lineup to pair with Meidroth and Quero should light a spark under the Sox and hopefully put them on a winning streak.

The future is now!

The future is starting now for the White Sox, and this is only the beginning, as more prospects are coming down the pipeline.

The best prospects the White Sox have are their three top pitchers, Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Grant Taylor, who are all down at Double-A Birmingham, getting ready for when it is their turn to join the big league club.

Their time could come soon, as the White Sox aren’t wasting time and are slowly letting White Sox fans see what they have been dreaming about, and that’s a great team led by their top prospects.

The post Chicago White Sox will receive a boost to their lineup with two players joining the club appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have finally embraced allowing their prospects to start playing in the big leagues, with Chase Meidroth being the first domino to fall. Meidroth was exceptional in his debut, showing off his ability to get on base. 

The White Sox need all the help they can get and should start looking internally to find solutions. The White Sox, who have dealt with countless injuries, have prospects ready to go and deserve to be called up. Thankfully, they are doing so as yet another prospect is expected to debut for the White Sox. 

The Chicago White Sox to call up top prospect 

According to MLB Pipeline, the White Sox are reportedly calling up their number six overall prospect, Edgar Quero, to the big leagues to make his Major League Debut after having a strong showing down at Charlotte. 

“The #WhiteSox are calling up MLB’s No. 62 overall Edgar Quero for what would be his Major League debut, per @scottmerkin.

The catcher has an .856 OPS in 15 games this year:”

The #WhiteSox are calling up MLB's No. 62 overall Edgar Quero for what would be his Major League debut, per @scottmerkin.

The catcher has an .856 OPS in 15 games this year: https://t.co/3xkM0a6EU0 pic.twitter.com/WmCQvHL5y7

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 17, 2025

Quero’s promotion is well deserved, as he’s hitting .333/.444/.412 with an OPS of .856 in 15 games with the Charlotte Knights. Quero in 51 at-bats has a home run, one double, and 11 walks. Quero was one of the key pieces to return to the White Sox when they traded Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López to the Los Angeles Angels for Quero and Ky Bush. 

Quero should get a good run while in the majors 

Now that Quero will be up with the White Sox, he should see a good amount of playing time behind the plate, as the Sox are still without catcher Korey Lee. The White Sox currently have Matt Thaiss and Omar Narváez as the two catchers on their roster, but Quero’s promotion could signal the end of Narváez’s run with them. 

Quero should be available for the last game of the series against the Athletics. If not, he will likely meet them in Boston when the Sox travel there to play the Red Sox.

The post Chicago White Sox expected to call up their No. 6 overall prospect appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox won their first series of the year, beating the Boston Red Sox two games to one and outscored the Red Sox 15 to six.

The series also featured two exciting storylines, one being the return of former White Sox star left-hander Garrett Crochet and the other being the debut of the White Sox’s eighth overall prospect Chase Meidroth.

An ironic moment happened between Crochet and Meidroth in game three of the series, where Crochet had a no-hitter rolling into the eighth inning, and Meidroth broke up the no-hit bid for Crochet with a single to leftfield.

The irony is that Meidroth was one of the prospects sent in return for Crochet, and in Crochet’s first start back in Chicago since being traded, nobody other than Chase would break up Crochet’s chances at history.

What a series for the Chicago White Sox’s young prospect!

Meidroth made quite the first impression in his first-ever action up in the big leagues. During his debut, Meidrothwent 3-7 (.429), with a .600 on-base percentage, while scoring three runs and walking three times.

“What a debut series for Chase Meidroth”

What a debut series for Chase Meidroth @IDOT_Illinois pic.twitter.com/qF8wvBwT2F

— White Sox on CHSN (@CHSN_WhiteSox) April 14, 2025

A strong showing from Meidroth

Meidroth received a call to the big leagues after getting off to a hot start at Triple-A Charlotte, where he slashed .267/.450/.600 for an OPS of 1.050 in nine games.

Meidroth could have, and more importantly, should have made the White Sox Opening Day roster out of spring training, but he didn’t hit well enough to do so.

In 41 at-bats (50 plate appearances), Meidroth hit .146/.300/.171. The best part of his showing in spring was his almost 1:1 ratio for walks (9) to strikeouts (10). Walking and getting on base are the names of Meidroth’s game, and the White Sox need this skill set.

With the White Sox struggling to score runs and accrue baserunners, having Meidroth getting on for the run producers (those have yet to be found) to drive him in will be key to winning more ballgames.

The White Sox will need Meidroth’s on-base skills to continue as the Athletics come to town for a three-game series. Sean Burke will be taking the bump for the Sox, while Jeffery Springs opposes them for the A’s.

The post Chicago White Sox’s No. 8 overall prospect strong series against the Red Sox appeared first on ChiCitySports.

Fans of the Chicago White Sox all know how great their farm system is and all the top prospects that could be up soon to speed things along and quickly make the Sox good again.

Names like Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Chase Meidroth, occupy the minds of diehard White Sox fans who long for the days of the Sox being great once again. The future is starting to come forward, as Meidroth is the first of those prospects to debut.

Part of that White Sox future is a prospect lying below the radar, who should be considered to be called up as he is on a heater down at Triple-A, and his counterpart at the big league level is struggling.

It might be time for the Chicago White Sox to make a change at first base

The White Sox, as a whole team, are struggling, but one player, the Sox counted on this season to be a force in their offense was Andrew Vaughn, who has gotten off to a cold start.

Vaughn is entering his fifth season as a major leaguer and is two years removed from becoming a free agent. As that’s the case, this season is set to be a make-or-break season for the 27-year-old, but so far he’s leaning toward the latter rather than the former.

In 13 games to begin the year, Vaughn has hit .102/.170/.204 for an OPS of .374 and an OPS+ of nine. Vaughn hasn’t done anything from a power perspective, having only one home run and two doubles in 49 at-bats (53 plate appearances).

These numbers aren’t from a lack of effort, as he ranks in the 82nd percentile for barrel percentage (14.3%) and the 85th percentile for hard-hit rate (54.3%). He also ranks above average in squaring the ball up, ranking in the 77th percentile for that category.

The only downside worth pointing out is Vaughn’s strikeout percentage is up to start the year, as he’s striking out 26.4% of the time. That’s up 5.1% from last season, where he finished with a 21.3% strikeout rate.

Vaughn’s overall numbers are a concern, as you would like to see more power from your first baseman, and Vaughn is not one of the best defensively over at first, as he ranked in the third and sixth percentiles for his range and arm strength.

Vaughn’s continued struggles could open up a pathway for someone like Tim Elko, a lesser-known prospect in the White Sox system, to swoop in and take his job as he’s raking down at Triple-A.

A possible replacement for Vaughn

Elko is a former tenth-round pick of the White Sox back in the 2022 MLB draft and is currently with the Charlotte Knights after getting some exposure with the big league club during spring training.

The 26-year-old Elko didn’t hit that much in his 12 games during the spring but did show off some pop, as he hit an opposite-field home run early in the spring.

Since the year started down at Charlotte, Elko’s bat has come to life as he is slashing .366/.435/.488 for an OPS of .923 in 12 games.

Not ranked on either MLB’s top 100 prospects or in the top 30 for the organization, Elko is the definition of an under-the-radar talent.

A possible promotion could be incoming

If Vaughn’s struggles continue and Elko continues to stay hot down at Charlotte then the White Sox will need to consider a change, as they need more offense.

Vaughn still has options available, and the White Sox could look to use one, as that could help break Vaughn from these struggles.

Since this is another rebuilding year and Vaughn having options, there’s no harm in swapping them out to see what Elko can bring at the Major League level.

The post Chicago White Sox should start considering a change at 1st base appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox finally ended their eight-game losing streak when they beat the Boston Red Sox 11-1 in game one of a three-game set, which will feature Garrett Crochet returning to Chicago.

The White Sox needed a win after getting mauled by other teams and having injury after injury knock them back when they tried to leap forward.

Thankfully, the White Sox can sustain these injuries, as they have good depth players who can fill in till Andrew Benintendi, Korey Lee, and Mike Tauchman return.

One of those depth pieces, infielder Bryan Ramos, was recently reinstated from the injured list after dealing with a right elbow strain since the middle of spring training.

Chicago White Sox reinstate Ramos from the IL

The White Sox announced on their Twitter account that they have reinstated Ramos from the injured list and decided to option him down to Triple-A Charlotte, where he should slide into the infield rotation and get consistent at-bats.

“The Chicago White Sox have reinstated infielder Bryan Ramos from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Class AAA Charlotte.”

The Chicago White Sox have reinstated infielder Bryan Ramos from the 10-day injured list and optioned him to Class AAA Charlotte.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 12, 2025

General Manager Chris Getz announced that Ramos did play in a nine-inning extended spring training game on April 11th, where he played both the field and got a few at-bats.

Added infield depth

Ramos will provide the White Sox with more depth to their infield, which they’re relatively deep in.

Before going on the IL, Ramos did appear in 13 spring training games, where he had a slash line of .240/.345/.400 for an OPS of .745. The 23-year-old also added two doubles and a triple to his ledger.

Ramos did appear in 32 games for the White Sox last season, where he struggled, hitting .202/.252/.333 for an OPS of .586 in 99 at-bats (107 plate appearances).

Ramos could be the first man called up if another injury occurs to the infield or if he starts having success down and Charlotte.

If that happens, someone like Jacob Amaya, who continues to struggle at the plate, could be on the chopping block.

The post Chicago White Sox get at least one positive piece of injury news appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have finally ended their eight-game losing streak after they blew out the Boston Red Sox 11-1 in the opening game of the series on Friday night.

The White Sox needed a game like this after getting outscored 42-16 during their losing streak. The White Sox scoring eleven runs in this game marks a season-high and will hopefully lead them out of the gutter.

Fans were in for a treat last night as one of the White Sox’s top prospects made his Major League Debut after getting the call to come to the show after a great showing down at Triple-A Charlotte.

Chicago White Sox’s No. 8 prospect shines in his debut

Chase Meidroth, the White Sox’s No. 8 overall prospect in the organization, debuted last night for the Sox after he got off to a hot start down at Charlotte, where he had an OPS of 1.050 in his first nine games at Triple-A.

The 23-year-old Meidroth was one of the players the White Sox got in return in the deal that sent left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox in exchange for Meidroth, catcher Kyle Teel, outfielder Braden Montgomery, and right-handed pitcher Wikelmann González.

Meidroth was spectacular in his debut, showing why he’s an underrated prospect and why he will be a future top-of-the-order piece and on-base guy for the White Sox.

Manager Will Venable gave Meidroth the honor of batting seventh in the order, where he went 1-1 (four plate appearances overall) picking up his first major league hit in the bottom of the fourth inning on a fastball that Red Sox left-hander Sean Newcomb left out over the plate. Meidroth also scored twice. 

“First big league game, first big league knock for Chase Meidroth!

The @whitesox No. 8 prospect was acquired this offseason in the Garrett Crochet blockbuster.”

First big league game, first big league knock for Chase Meidroth!

The @whitesox No. 8 prospect was acquired this offseason in the Garrett Crochet blockbuster. pic.twitter.com/aRg2PMQw6t

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 12, 2025

The most impressive aspect of Meidroth’s debut was the fact he walked three times, which was the first time a player had a hit and three walks in a game since Montreal Expos outfielder and Hall of Famer Larry Walker did it on August 16, 1989.

“quite the debut for Chase”

quite the debut for Chase pic.twitter.com/AS8Ctfgvx3

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 12, 2025

The road ahead for Meidroth

Meidroth played second base in his debut, and Venable could slide him in there and give him the bulk of the reps at second, as that’s his primary position and his best position.

Now that he’s here, Meidroth will get a lot of runway to show why he was one of the four players the Sox brought over to help their rebuild.

Meidroth is the first of those prospects to debut and the second top-ten prospect to debut for the Sox, the other being right-handed pitcher Jairo Iriarte.

His debut could mark the opening of the floodgates and signal the White Sox’s willingness to start calling up their prospects and seeing who will give them the best chances at building a new ballclub.

The post Chicago White Sox’s top 10 prospect has an impressive debut in blowout of the Red Sox appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are in the worst stretch of baseball to start the year as they dropped their eighth straight game and lost their second straight series with their 6-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

The series sweep comes with some cost, as the series saw the White Sox lose outfielder Mike Tauchman and catcher Korey Lee, who both went down with injuries and have been placed on the injured list.

Since the White Sox have had all these injuries and have not been playing great baseball, they are finally embracing their youth movement and are calling up one of their prospects to make their Major League Debut.

Chicago White Sox to call up No. 8 prospect in the organization

The White Sox are finally calling up one of their prospects, with Katie Morrison-O’Day reporting that the number eight overall prospect in the White Sox organization, Chase Meidroth, will be getting called up to the big leagues.

“Chase Meidroth is getting called up to the Chicago White Sox, we’re hearing in the WooSox clubhouse”

Chase Meidroth is getting called up to the Chicago White Sox, we’re hearing in the WooSox clubhouse

— Katie Morrison-O'Day (@KatieMo61) April 10, 2025

James Fegen of SoxMachine confirmed this report and added that a 40-man roster spot has to be opened up for Meidroth to get called up.

“Can confirm. White Sox will need to clear another 40-man spot.”

Can confirm. White Sox will need to clear another 40-man spot. https://t.co/AQJVOogy2T

— James Fegan (@JRFegan) April 10, 2025

Meidroth’s hot start led to his call-up

Meidroth got off to a hot start to the Triple-A season before coming somewhat back down to earth.

Overall, in his nine games down at Charlotte, the 23-year-old Meidroth has a slash line of .267/.450/.600 for an OPS of 1.050.

Not known as a home run hitter, Meidroth had three in his 30 at-bats (40 plate appearances) and once again has walked more than he’s struck out, walking eight times while striking out five times.

Possible roster casualty with Meidroth getting the call

With Meidroth getting the call to the big leagues, this could mark the end for shortstop and middle infielder Jacob Amaya, who has been getting the bulk of the starting reps at short but has struggled to begin the year.

Amaya is hitting .103/.129/.103 for an OPS of .232 in ten games this season.

With the White Sox struggling for offense and continuing to slog through this rebuild, giving Meidroth the runway to see what he can do at the big-league level is necessary for his development and the rebuild.

The post Chicago White Sox set to call up No. 8 overall prospect: Report appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are off to a rough start to the season and could be on pace to get close, if not break the loss record.

The rough start to the season hasn’t gotten any better, as the White Sox placed leftfielder Andrew Benintendi on the injured list after he suffered a left adductor strain. Thankfully, his IL stint is retroactive to the 7th, which means he could be activated as early as the 17th.

The White Sox will miss Benintendi’s offensive production and will need their pitching staff to take a step forward as three of the five White Sox starters struggling in their second outings.

One pitcher on the White Sox staff who appears like he’s the real deal is Shane Smith, and it’s all thanks to one pitch in his arsenal.

Chicago White Sox starter’s elite pitch

The White Sox selected Smith out of the Milwaukee Brewers organization with the first pick in the Rule 5 Draft, which took place over the off-season.

The White Sox decided to keep Smith and add him to their Opening Day roster after he impressed Will Venable and the White Sox front office this spring.

What impressed them the most was his stuff, specifically his changeup, which is emerging as his best pitch and the pitch he goes to for strikeouts.

This season, Smith has thrown his changeup 25.7% of the time, which is second to his changeup, which he’s throwing at 42.6%.

Smith’s changeup has some velocity, averaging 90.3mph on the radar gun and having hard downward movement. Smith is getting more than 32.5 inches of vertical break while breaking 13.1 inches to his arm side.

Shane Smith's Changeup is an absolute weapon. pic.twitter.com/rqM54nvw10

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 8, 2025

According to White Sox on CHSN, Smith taught himself how to throw this changeup over the off-season, leading him to have this success.

Chuck Garfien added that if the Brewers knew about this, they wouldn’t have let him go.

"Who taught Shane Smith that change up…he did that himself."@ChuckGarfien and @OzzieGuillen on Smith teaching himself how to throw his change up on #WhiteSoxCountdownLive. pic.twitter.com/LjaFfukOeY

— White Sox on CHSN (@CHSN_WhiteSox) April 9, 2025

Something special

The White Sox seem to have something special in Shane Smith, as he’s off to a great start to his young career.

If he can keep this up, Smith and the White Sox could find themselves having this American League Rookie of the Year.

Smith’s next start in the rotation should come next Sunday when the Boston Red Sox come to town.

That start could be interesting, as it could be Garrett Crochet’s first start back in Chicago since being traded.

The post Chicago White Sox rookie elite pitch is what’s leading to his success appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox dropped a nail-bitter yesterday to the Cleveland Guardians in which the Guardians walked things off on a bases-loaded walk issued by Mike Clevinger.

This loss to the Guardians marks the fourth one-run loss the White Sox have suffered this season, which is a tough pill to swallow, as they’re losing close and winnable ballgames.

If losing on a walkoff walk couldn’t top how bad things have been, this loss gave the White Sox their sixth straight loss and saw them waste a great pitching performance by their starter Shane Smith, who looked dominant in his second outing of the season.

Chicago White Sox fifth starter’s masterful performance

Smith was masterful against the Guardians. He pitched 6.0 strong innings, allowing two hits, and one walk, while striking out six (a season and career high) and not allowing an earned run.

The most impressive part of Smith’s outing was he took a no-hitter in the sixth inning. According to MLB Pipeline, Smith is only the second White Sox rookie since 2011 to take a no-hitter into the sixth inning.

“Shane Smith becomes the first @whitesox rookie since 2011 to take a no-hit bid into the 6th.

The first pick in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft has held opposing batters to a .105 average this year:”

Shane Smith becomes the first @whitesox rookie since 2011 to take a no-hit bid into the 6th.

The first pick in the 2024 Rule 5 Draft has held opposing batters to a .105 average this year: pic.twitter.com/nsYofePWqh

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 8, 2025

Smith was able to keep the Guardians hitters off-balance in this game as he was able to effectively use his fastball and slider to get ahead of their hitters.

Smith then worked his changeup off those two pitches for his out pitch, getting four of his six strikeouts with his changeup.

“Shane Smith’s Changeup is an absolute weapon.”

Shane Smith's Changeup is an absolute weapon. pic.twitter.com/rqM54nvw10

— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) April 8, 2025

Is Smith the real deal?

It’s only two starts into his big-league career, but Smith looks like the real deal and one of the bright spots in the White Sox rotation.

Even though he’s tossed 11.2 innings, Smith ranks in the 83rd percentile for his groundball percentage (60%) and the 79th percentile for his strikeout percentage (32.4%).

Smith’s changeup is slowly becoming his best pitch as he’s getting a 42.9% whiff rate. Smith is making his presence on the mound known by throwing a first-pitch strike at a 68.2% clip.

Opposing hitters have not shown the ability to square up his changeup, as they’re posting a .000 batting average against it and a .000 slugging percentage.

The one bright spot to start the season

Smith’s two impressive starts are the only thing to be excited about around the White Sox as the rest of the team tries to figure out how to match the effort being put forth by Smith.

Smith is quickly becoming a starter the White Sox can count on to give them a quality start and keep them in ballgames as they transition to the bullpen.

Smith’s next start will likely come against the Boston Red Sox when they travel to Chicago for a three-game series set to take place this weekend.

If all things line up, Smith could be squaring off against former White Sox Garrett Crochet, who will be making his first appearance in Chicago since being traded over the off-season.

The post Chicago White Sox 5th starter dominated the Guardians in a spectacular performance appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The winds seemed to have shifted for the Chicago White Sox after looking great to open the season, to now falling back into their old ways and once again looking like the worst team in baseball.

The White Sox have dropped back-to-back series to the Minnesota Twins and Detriot Tigers, dropping their series finale against the Tigers in a walk-off hit by Spencer Torkelson.

If things couldn’t get worse for the White Sox, leftfielder Andrew Benintendi left yesterday’s game with a left adductor tightness. This latest injury for Benintendi comes after he broke his hand during spring training.

Benintendi’s status is day-to-day, but depending on the seriousness of the injury, this could be something to monitor.

Even the White Sox are in turmoil there’s a prospect down on the farm who is hitting the cover off the ball and needs to be called up to help usher in some success.

It is time for the Chicago White Sox to call up this top prospect

It’s only the beginning of the season, but the White Sox are on pace to get close to their loss record with how they’ve been playing.

The White Sox offense is stagnant and is struggling to score runs and their starting pitching has taken a dramatic turn since their first go-around when they almost set a record for their starters not allowing an earned run to start a season.

Since the White Sox are struggling to score and Andrew Benintendi is the sole source of the Sox offense, it might be time for the front office to consider calling up Chase Meidroth, who is on a tear down at Charlotte and is proving he’s deserving of getting a call-up to help the offense.

Meidroth is coming off spring training, where he didn’t find his ability to hit, slashing .146/.300/.171 in 17 games but having nine walks.

Thankfully those struggles didn’t carry over to the regular season, as the White Sox’s number-eight prospect is slashing .333/.500/.750 for an eye-dropping 1.250 OPS.

Meidroth kept the good times rolling for himself and propelled the Knights to another win after he went 3-for-3 with a two-run homer and scored four runs in the win over Norfolk.

“3-for-3 with a 2-run homer, 2 RBI, 2 walks, and 4 runs scored. What a day for Chase Meidroth!

He caught up with @SmithKendall__ after the Knights 9-8 comeback win over Norfolk on Sunday afternoon.”

3-for-3 with a 2-run homer, 2 RBI, 2 walks, and 4 runs scored. What a day for Chase Meidroth!

He caught up with @SmithKendall__ after the Knights 9-8 comeback win over Norfolk on Sunday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/QygkgXjlzy

— Charlotte Knights (@KnightsBaseball) April 6, 2025

The White Sox need to embrace their youth

It’s crazy how much better the White Sox Triple-A affiliate is compared to the big league team, but they are.

Meidroth has nothing else to prove down at the minor-league level and deserves a chance to make a name for himself at the major-league level.

If Meidroth were to get the call-up, a casualty on the roster could be infielder Jacob Amaya, who is currently getting the bulk of the starting reps at shortstop.

Amaya, to start the year is off to a dreadful start, hitting .100 in 20 at-bats, and striking out four times.

For the White Sox to stand a chance this season playing their young players will be key.

The post Chicago White Sox: One top prospect’s hot start might net him a promotion appeared first on ChiCitySports.

Things are not going the Chicago White Sox way to start the year as they’ve dropped back-to-back series to the Minnesota Twins and Detriot Tigers and are on a four-game losing streak.

The problem for the White Sox, other than the offense failing to produce runs, is their starters have failed to replicate their hot starts in their second outings of the season, with their top three starters allowing 16 earned runs in their second starts.

This is a big difference from when the starters were almost a bloop single away from setting a Major League Baseball record (thankfully a good one) for having all five starters not allow an earned run to start the season.

Even though the woes of last season seem to be folding over into this season, there is one difference, and that is the White Sox have talent down on the farm who are not far off from getting the call-up and helping the Sox win some ball games.

The strongest aspect of the White Sox farm system is their starting pitching depth, which sees three of their top pitchers opening the year down at Double-A Birmingham, with one young arm showing early signs of success.

Chicago White Sox’s No. 3 overall prospect dominates in season debut

Hagen Smith is the White Sox’s third-ranked prospect in the organization and made MLB’s top 100 list as the 32nd-ranked prospect. Smith is also considered, along with his teammate and fellow left-hander Noah Schultz, as the top left-handed prospects in baseball.

Smith made his first start of the season for the Barons and showed off why he’s one of the best young pitchers in the game by dominating the Chicago Cubs Double-A affiliate, the Knoxville Smokies.

In his outing, Smith collected ten strikeouts, eight of them swinging and missing, and two looking. At one point the 21-year-old had six straight strikeouts and retired nine in a row.

“A Double-A debut to remember for Hagen Smith!

The @whitesox No. 3 prospect racks up a career-high 10 K’s over four no-hit innings in his first start for the @BhamBarons.”

A Double-A debut to remember for Hagen Smith!

The @whitesox No. 3 prospect racks up a career-high 10 K's over four no-hit innings in his first start for the @BhamBarons. pic.twitter.com/bLO5reqgPT

— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) April 6, 2025

Smith’s two two-plus pitches in his arsenal, his fastball, and slider, were on display during this outing, and both were used as his out pitch to collect all his strikeouts.

The future of the White Sox is in Birmingham

Smith is beginning his first season at Double-A after making a handful of appearances down at Single-A Winston-Salem, given he was drafted last year.

Along with Schultz and Grant Taylor, Smith is the future of the White Sox starting rotation, and these three could all be up at any point during this season.

Smith could be up sooner rather than later if he continues his success, as the White Sox need to start embracing playing their young guys.

If the White Sox starters continue to struggle and Smith continues to show signs of growth, there could be a chance that Smith gets a call to come up to the big leagues before May.

The post Chicago White Sox No. 3 overall prospect dominates Chicago Cubs Double-A team appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have a stacked farm system, with most of their top 100 prospects at Charlotte or Birmingham.

The White Sox have six players on MLB’s top 100 list, with left-hander Noah Schultz ranking the highest at 15.

Most of these guys will be up either this year or next to aid in the rebuild and form a new nucleus of players that can lead the Sox to success and recapture the feeling of the postseason, which has been absent for a few years.

One player in the White Sox system they are high on could find it hard to break onto the Major League roster as he has struggled to start this season, and those struggles have carried over from the spring.

A tale of one Chicago White Sox prospect’s struggles

Colson Montgomery is ranked as the fourth-highest prospect in the White Sox system and 38th on the top 100. The White Sox drafted the now 23-year-old in the first round (22nd overall) in the 2021 MLB Draft to be their shortstop of the future.

So far, Montgomery has not had the best start to his professional career. In five minor league seasons, Montgomery has a career slash line of .249/.373/.410 with an OPS of .783.

Montgomery’s struggles were present this spring, as he only hit .111/.111/.444 with an OPS of .556 in just four games. It didn’t help that he was dealing with back spasms, which limited his time on the field and cost him his chances to win the starting shortstop spot.

Now, those struggles present during spring training have carried over to the regular season and are getting into Montgomery’s head.

Montgomery’s rough start to the year

Even though he’s played in five games with the Charlotte Knights, Montgomery has been terrible, to put it mildly, and it is starting to get concerning.

Montgomery has a .050/.136/.200 slash line and an OPS of .336 to start the season, but the most concerning feature is how much he’s struck out to start the year. In 20 at-bats (22 plate appearances), Montgomery has 15 strikeouts and no walks.

The concern here is that striking out this much will start to affect Montgomery’s confidence and his development, which are critical for him to take the next step in getting called up.

Others on the roster, such as Chase Meidroth and Kyle Teel, are off to great starts, and in the case of Meidroth, he and Montgomery are competing to get the call-up, and at this rate, Meidroth has a clear advantage over Montgomery.

Montgomery will need to turn this around

Montgomery will need to start shorting up his swing and finding a better approach at the plate to pull himself out of this slump.

Possibly, manager Sergio Santos should start considering a drop in the lineup for Montgomery to see more fastballs and lessen the pressure on him.

Whatever the case, this is a concern not only for Montgomery but for the White Sox, who see Montgomery as a key contributor to their lineup.

Hopefully, this is just an overreaction, and everything will work out with Montgomery becoming the player he looked like in the Arizona Fall League.

The post One Chicago White Sox top prospects struggles are starting to become concerning appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have had a better start to the season than fans had expected they would be playing.

By now, fans would’ve expected the White Sox not to have any wins, but thankfully, that crown goes to the Atlanta Braves, as the Sox are 2-3 to start the year.

The White Sox’s hot start has come from their offensive, which has scored a bunch of runs, utilizing the long ball to do so, and getting great performances from their starting staff.

The White Sox’s starting staff has shut down opposing lineups and that trend continued against the Minnesota Twins even though the White Sox lost the game 8-3.

The White Sox loss can be blamed on the bullpen, specifically reliever Penn Murfee, who allowed three earned runs on four hits and didn’t register an inning in the book.

A near historic start to the season for the Chicago White Sox starting staff

The White Sox’s starting staff, as stated previously, has been dominant to start the year, and it began with Sean Burke taking the ball on Opening Day and shoving.

Burke pitched six scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels to help the White Sox beat them 8-1 to give them their first win.

The scoreless innings for the White Sox starters continued as Jonathan Cannon had a strong outing, and Martín Pérez threw six innings without allowing a run or a hit in his White Sox debut.

Next, it was White Sox rookie right-hander Shane Smith to keep the scoreless streak going in what was his Major League Debut.

Sadly, the White Sox came up short, with Codify Baseball reporting that if it weren’t for a bloop single, the White Sox starting staff would’ve become the first team in Major League Baseball history to have all five starters start the year without allowing an earned run.

“The 2025 Chicago White Sox came a bloop single away from becoming the first team in MLB history whose starting pitchers allowed no earned runs in the first five games.”

The 2025 Chicago White Sox came a bloop single away from becoming the first team in MLB history whose starting pitchers allowed no earned runs in the first five games. pic.twitter.com/CG0d5ZeIRW

— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) April 2, 2025

A solid outing for Smith

Smith was great in his first big league start going 5.2 innings, giving up two hits, striking out three, walking four, and allowing two earned runs, which cost them the record.

The one problem Smith had in his outing was allowing the four walks, which he’ll need to cut down to go deeper into a ball game.

The best part of Smith’s outing outside the walks was collecting his first big league strikeout, which he wasted no time getting.

On the second batter of the game, Smith struck out Twins shortstop Carlos Correa, getting Correa in a 1-2 count and getting him to swing at a filthy changeup for the first out.

“First @MLB strikeout”

First @MLB strikeout pic.twitter.com/TUp9pQxk7F

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) April 1, 2025

Smith was a Rule 5 pick by the Sox out of the Milwaukee Brewers organization. Rule 5 picks rarely make the team that picks them, but Smith impressed with his stuff during spring training that it was a no-brainer to keep him.

An outing to build off of for Smith

Smith’s first outing of his career is something he can build on for his next start.

The Twins were the perfect team for Smith to face as they’ve struggled to start the year, so it must have given Smith some confidence he could have success.

Smith’s next start should come when the Sox travel to Cleveland to play the Guardians on April 8th.

Until then, the White Sox will wrap things up against the Twins before traveling to Detroit to play the Tigers.

Sean Burke will be taking the mound for the White Sox, who is looking to replicate his last start, while the Twins will send Pablo López to face him.

The post Chicago White Sox strong starting staff just misses historic feat appeared first on ChiCitySports.

Chicago White Sox fans won’t have much to get excited about for this season, but they can get excited about the prospects the Sox have, who should start to debut this season.

Most of the White Sox’s top position player prospects are playing at Triple-A Charlotte, while their top three pitching prospects anchor the Birmingham Barons pitching staff.

The Charlotte Knights are off to a great start to their season, sweeping the opening series against the Gwinett Stipers.

Leading the Knights to their victories was the White Sox’s top-catching prospect and No. 2 overall prospect, Kyle Teel, who is hitting the cover off the ball to start the season.

Chicago White Sox prospects hot start to the season

Teel wasted no time getting off to a hot start to start the season. Teel’s hot start continues off of how good he was during the spring.

In three games to start the year, Teel has collected six hits, two of which were home runs, and driving in mine RBIs. This small sample size has Teel hitting .500/.571/.1.083 for an OPS of 1.655.

These numbers put up by Teel were good enough for him to get chosen to be the International League’s Player of the Week.

“Congrats, DJ Base Monkey!

Kyle Teel batted .500 (6-12) with two home runs, nine RBI and four runs scored in three games.”

Congrats, DJ Base Monkey!

Kyle Teel batted .500 (6-12) with two home runs, nine RBI and four runs scored in three games. pic.twitter.com/5T0MjVr9t4

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 31, 2025

Teel’s hot start to the season could lead to him getting the call to the big leagues sooner rather than later.

When will Teel be called up?

As previously stated, Teel had a spectacular spring, hitting .316/.435/.684 for an OPS of 1.119 in 14 games.

These numbers put up by Teel during his showcase should’ve netted him a spot on the 26-man roster, but current White Sox starting catcher Korey Lee also had a great spring.

The Sox decided that for their catching duo, they would go with Lee and veteran backup Matt Thaiss as their backstops to start the year and decided Teel needed consistent at-bats down at Triple-A instead of riding the bench and playing once or twice a week.

Teel has been the Knights’s designated hitter to start the year, with the Sox’s other top-catching prospect, Edgar Quero, getting the bulk of the starter’s reps.

However, this offensive production can’t be ignored, and already getting a Player of the Week honor could force the White Sox to call him up sooner rather than later.

Teel does have some versatility, being able to play either left or right, along with catching. This versatility, on top of his offensive output, could help his case.

The post Chicago White Sox’s No. 2 prospect gets honored for offensive production appeared first on ChiCitySports.

Though the season has started, that doesn’t mean the Chicago White Sox aren’t done adding and subtracting players to their roster.

The White Sox recently optioned Oscar Colás and Dominic Fletcher down to Triple-A Charlotte after they were designated for assignment to add new players to the roster.

The White Sox made another move to their roster today, this one in the form of a trade, that officially closed the book on another trade the Sox lost.

The Chicago White Sox traded a reliever to the Angels for cash

The White Sox did have some pieces to trade at the 2023 deadline and didn’t capitalize on the trades they made to get decent prospects in return.

That was the case in the trade the White Sox made with the Miami Marlins to send third baseman Jake Burger to Miami in exchange for left-handed pitcher Jake Eder, which now looks like a failure.

Eder was also designated for assignment along with Fletcher to clear space on the roster for new players to join, and according to Angels PR, the White Sox traded Eder to the Angels for cash considerations.

“The #Angels have acquired LHP Jake Eder from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations.

Eder has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake.

In a corresponding 40-man roster move, RHP Michael Petersen has been designated for assignment.”

The #Angels have acquired LHP Jake Eder from the Chicago White Sox in exchange for cash considerations.
Eder has been optioned to Triple-A Salt Lake.

In a corresponding 40-man roster move, RHP Michael Petersen has been designated for assignment.

— Angels PR (@LAAngelsPR) March 31, 2025

A disaster from the start

Since Eder was acquired, he has been a disaster. Failing to stick around with the big-league club, where he made one appearance.

Eder spent most of his time at Triple-A, where he pitched to a 5.00 ERA, which won’t cut it.

Now that Eder is gone, the book can officially be closed on the Burger trade and be called a failure.

The post Chicago White Sox have officially lost the Jake Burger trade appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have completely overhauled their roster from last season to this season and have fully embraced the rebuild.

The White Sox decided to let their prospects play this season and will see most of them debut as the season rolls along.

Most of the White Sox’s top position player prospects are down at Triple-A Charlotte, where they have swept their opening series against the Gwinnett Stripers. The series featured the White Sox’s top-catching prospect

The Knights will be getting another young player from the White Sox, who recently cleared waivers and will join the Knights roster for at least the start of the season.

Chicago White Sox outfielder clears waivers after DFA

The White Sox designated outfielder Dominic Fletcher not too long ago to make room on the roster for some of the new additions to the White Sox roster for this season.

Since being designated for assignment, Fletcher had to clear waivers before he was optioned making him available to be plucked by another team.

Thankfully, according to the White Sox Twitter account, the 27-year-old cleared waivers and will begin his assignment at Charlotte with the hopes of getting back onto the big league roster. Fletcher DFA comes on the heels of the White Sox DFAing Oscar Colás, who will join him at Charlotte.

“OF Dominic Fletcher cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Class AAA Charlotte.”

OF Dominic Fletcher cleared waivers and has been outrighted to Class AAA Charlotte.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 31, 2025

The trade for Fletcher isn’t lost yet?

Fletcher doesn’t have much big-league service time, having slightly under two years under his belt.

Fletcher was traded to the White Sox from the Arizona Diamondbacks for pitcher Cristian Mena, which some fans think was highway robbery by the Diamondbacks.

Fletcher, a native of Orange, California, showed promise in their first season in the Bigs, hitting .301/.350/.441 with an OPS and OPS+ of .791 and 114, which perked up the White Sox interest. That changed once he came to Chicago, where his batting average dropped 95 points to .206 for the 2024 season.

Fletcher did turn things slightly around at Charlotte last season, hitting .263 in 24 games. Fletcher is an above-average defender in the outfield, with his primary position being in centerfield.

There’s still time to turn his career around

Fletcher still has time and is young enough to turn his career around and be a productive big leaguer.

Since being DFA’d, Fletcher is no longer on the team’s 40-man roster, and if he has success, he’ll need to be readded to be called back up.

Hopefully, Fletcher can find his stroke in Charlotte and become the player he was with the Diamondbacks.

The post Chicago White Sox option former promising outfielder to the minors appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have one of the better farm systems in Major League Baseball, ranking sixth and having six top 100 prospects.

The White Sox’s top three pitchers in their system, Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Grant Taylor are all starting their seasons at Double-A Birmingham and will be one of the better pitching staffs in the Southern League.

Four of the White Sox’s top position player prospects are at Triple-A Charlotte, where they’ll get everyday reps to prepare them for when they get the call to go to the big leagues.

The future of the Chicago White Sox starts at Charlotte

Four of the White Sox’s top prospects are at the top of the lineup for tonight’s game against the Gwinnett Stripers.

Lineup for the game:

1. Chase Meidroth
2. Colson Montgomery
3. Edgar Quero
4. Kyle Teel
5. Bobby Dalbec
6. Zach DeLoach
7. Tim Elko
8. Cal Mitchell
9. Corey Julks

The most interesting part of the lineup is the top four, in particular, the top two of Meidroth and Montgomery, who could be the future one & two on the White Sox lineup.

The top two of Meidroth and Montgomery

Meidroth is an on-base machine, having a career of .425 OBP in three minor-league seasons. Meidroth is also an above-average hitter, hitting .293 last season.

Meidroth also has a great eye at the plate, being a walking machine, which led to his high OBP. Having these two tools makes him an effective lead-off hitter.

Montgomery hitting behind Meidroth is a smart move by manager Sergio Santos. Montgomery’s best tool is his power, and batting Meidroth in front of him will help drive up his RBI total.

Montgomery and Meidroth were in contention for the starting shortstop position during the spring, but Montgomery’s injuries and Meidroth inability to hit didn’t help them win the job.

The future of the White Sox lineup?

Even though this is the first game of the Knights season, this could be a sign that Meidroth and Montgomery could see a lot of time in the one and two spots to prepare them for when they get called up.

Meidroth saw plenty of time at the top of the White Sox order this spring and Montgomery did the same in the two hole.

If both have success in those spots for the first month, they could both receive a call to come up and be the one and two for the Sox.

The post Four Chicago White Sox top prospects are in the Charlotte Knights lineup appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have won their first game since 2025 with a commanding win over the Los Angeles Angels, beating them by a score of 8-1.

The two big factors of the game were the White Sox’s ability to hit home runs, having three in the game, and good starting pitching, as Sean Burke gave them six strong innings.

The White Sox are back at it today against the Angels for the second game of the series and will have Jonathan Cannon take the mound.

In other White Sox news, one of their former top prospects, who they designated for assignment, cleared waivers and will start his season at Triple-A Charlotte.

Chicago White Sox outfielder clears waivers to go to Triple-A

The White Sox designated Oscar Colás for assignment almost a week ago now. Colás had a decent spring but didn’t have a spot on the 26-man roster, and per an announcement on Twitter, Colás cleared waivers and will start the season at Triple-A.

“Oscar Colás cleared waivers and has been assigned to Class AAA Charlotte.”

Oscar Colás cleared waivers and has been assigned to Class AAA Charlotte.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 28, 2025

Colás hit .250/.333/.375 for an OPS of .706 in 10 games.

Colás briefly appeared in 13 games last season and hit .273/.368/.273 for an OPS of .641.

What will Colás role be at Triple-A?

Colás will get a ton of at-bats down at Charlotte and should be the team’s everyday rightfielder.

Colás did spend some time during spring at first base to expand his versatility. That could be a possibility for this season.

Colás can still turn things around and be the offensive player the White Sox thought he would be. He could be added back onto the 40-man and be back up with the club at some point this season if he performs in the minors.

The post Chicago White Sox once promising prospect clears waivers appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox appear to be closing in on finalizing their roster to start the season.

The White Sox have had quite the day making a flurry of moves, optioning Justin Anderson to Triple-A, claiming Greg Jones off waivers from the Colorado Rockies, and designating Oscar Colás for assignment.

The White Sox made more moves today to add to their changing roster by announcing what will likely be their bench to start the season.

More roster announcements from the Chicago White Sox

The White Sox have announced more moves regarding the roster, this time with players selected to join the Opening Day roster.

MLB.com’s Scott Merkin reports that Brooks Baldwin, Nick Maton, and Travis Jankowski have all won a spot on the Opening Day roster.

“Baldwin, Maton and Jankowski all make White Sox Opening Day roster”

Baldwin, Maton and Jankowski all make White Sox Opening Day roster

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) March 26, 2025

Brooks Baldwin will be making his first career Opening Day roster.

A platoon at shortstop?

Baldwin’s addition to the roster signifies a possible platoon situation at shortstop. During the spring, the competition for the starting shortstop job was between Colson Montgomery and Chase Meidroth, who will have their seasons start at Triple-A Charlotte.

Now, a platoon situation appears to be emerging at short as the Sox also have Jacob Amaya on the roster, who will likely be Baldwin’s platoon partner.

The 24-year-old Baldwin performed admirably this spring posting, a slash line of .250/.313/.409, with an OPS of .722 in 18 games.

Baldwin may get the bulk of the starts at short to start the season as he’s a switch hitter, and Amaya only bats from the right side.

Baldwin still needs to prove capable of playing in the big leagues, and he can’t do that sitting on the bench.

Where will Maton and Jankowski play?

Jankowski will likely get most of the starts out in leftfield to begin the year as Andrew Benintendi nurses himself back from a broken hand he sustained this spring.

Once Benintendi feels like the pain has gone away in the field, which he has indicated is the thing giving him trouble, then Jankowski will slot back into being the fourth outfielder.

Maton is the definition of a super-utility man. He can play everywhere on the diamond and play it well.

Matons struggles come at the plate, where he’s a career .205 hitter, five points above the Mendoza line.

Maton will provide valuable depth and a great defensive replacement in late-game situations.

The finishing touches

The White Sox are close to putting the finishing touches on their roster as Opening Day fast approaches.

The White Sox will start their season tomorrow when they play the Los Angeles Angels.

The White Sox will send Sean Burke to the mound, while the Angels will throw Yusei Kikuchi.

The post Chicago White Sox select three players to be on their Opening Day roster appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are closing in on Opening Day, which is only one day away, and the feeling of baseball radiates across the Southside of Chicago.

The White Sox will be taking on the Los Angeles Angels, who will be towing three former White Sox along on their roster for a homecoming.

For the series, the White Sox will send Sean Burke, Jonathan Cannon, and Davis Martin to the mound to go against Mike Trout and the Angels in what should be a good series.

Before the season starts, the Sox still have a couple more moves to make to get their roster to the 26 guys to start the season. The White Sox did just that today to get the roster down, with a handful of moves made.

The Chicago White Sox make a handful of roster moves

In a flurry of moves to get the roster down to size, the White Sox optioned reliever Justin Anderson to Triple-A Charlotte, designated once promising prospect Oscar Colás for assignment, and the White Sox claimed infielder/outfielder Greg Jones off waivers from the Colorado Rockies and optioned him to Triple-A.

pic.twitter.com/WXUPeGsQVD

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 26, 2025

Who is Jones?

Jones, a 27-year-old from Cary, North Carolina, is a former first-round pick of the Tampa Bay Rays back in 2019.

Jones has played five seasons in the minor leagues, reaching Triple-A last season, where he played 86 games. In those 86 games, Jones hit .269/.346/.460 with an OPS of .806.

Jones will provide the White Sox with depth in the infield and the outfield and will likely be on the taxi squad this season for the Sox.

Colás never found his footing with the White Sox

Sadly, Colás was a casualty of not having a position on the White Sox roster, as he is only an outfielder. The White Sox did try experimenting with Colás at first base this spring to give him some versatility, but nothing stuck.

Colás did show signs he could be a decent player, hitting .273/.368/.273 for an OPS of .641 in 13 games with the White Sox last season.

The 26-year-old native of Cuba will now have to find an opportunity elsewhere and shouldn’t have too hard of a time getting picked up by a team, given his age and upside.

The roster is almost ready for Opening Day

This latest round of roster moves leaves 31 players left in camp.

The Sox will need to get the roster down to 28, which teams are allowed to have to start the year, but will then shift to 26 players as the season progresses.

The post Chicago White Sox make eight more moves to dwindle their roster down appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have a bunch of pitching prospects in their system, with some making their debut in the next couple of seasons.

The White Sox featured some of their prospects this spring, with a handful receiving non-roster invites to camp to display their skills and have an outside chance of making the team.

Only two prospects made the team out of the handful that were brought up, with the rest getting sent down to either Triple-A Charlotte or Double-A Birmingham, with Birmingham having three of the White Sox’s top pitching prospects in their rotation.

The Chicago White Sox’s three-headed monster at Birmingham

The future of the White Sox rotation will open at Double-A Birmingham, with Scott Merkin reporting Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Grant Taylor will be the 1-3 in their rotation.

“Birmingham will feature Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith and Grant Taylor in their opening rotation.”

Birmingham will feature Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith and Grant Taylor in their opening rotation.

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) March 25, 2025

All three players were invited to camp this spring, and all flashed their potential for what will be coming to Chicago in the coming years.

Success this spring from the young group of pitchers

Schultz and Smith are considered the two best pitching prospects in the White Sox farm system and are the top two left-handed pitching prospects in baseball. Schultz is the White Sox’s No. 1 prospect and is 16th in baseball, while Smith is No. 3 in the organization and 34th in Major League Baseball.

Taylor was sadly not ranked on MLB’s top 100 list but is the seventh-best prospect the White Sox have. All had good showings this spring, with Taylor leading the way by flashing some impressive stuff in his pitching arsenal.

The future is bright for the White Sox

Schultz will return to Birmingham this season after making 16 starts there last season, where he was 0-3 with a 1.48 ERA in 61.0 innings.

Smith and Taylor will both be making their debuts in Birmingham this year, with Smith only making a handful of starts at Winston-Salem and the same for Taylor as he was at rookie ball and Kannapolis last season.

The future for the White Sox is bright, with these three pitchers all looking to be top-of-the-line starters.

Of the three, Taylor could be the first to debut, as his stuff can play in the bullpen.

The post Chicago White Sox three-headed monster at Double-A Birmingham appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are just a day away from opening their 125th season in Major League Baseball when they play the Los Angeles Angels on Opening Day.

The Angels will feature three former White Sox, Nicky Lopez, Tim Anderson, and Yoán Moncada, returning to Chicago for the first time since leaving the team.

The return of these three should bring excitement to fans, and all should get a standing ovation upon their return.

Going up against the Angels on the mound will be three new White Sox, who will usher in a new era of White Sox baseball.

The Chicago White Sox announced their starters for the series

The White Sox have officially unveiled who will be heading to the mound for games two & three of the series, as right-hander Sean Burke got the nod to start on Opening Day. According to MLB.com Scott Merkin, the White Sox will throw Jonathan Cannon and Davis Martin for the second and third games.

“Sean Burke, Jonathan Cannon and Davis Martin (also an extraordinary first-pitch catcher) officially will be starting for the White Sox against the Angels.”

Sean Burke, Jonathan Cannon and Davis Martin (also an extraordinary first-pitch catcher) officially will be starting for the White Sox against the Angels.

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) March 25, 2025

A good spring by Martin, and Cannon needs to flush his

Martin was in the running with Burke, along with left-hander Martín Pérez, who the Sox signed to a one-year deal this offseason to give them a veteran presence in the rotation, given they lacked one.

Martin had a solid spring pitching, to a 1.00 ERA in three starts and striking out eight in 9.0 innings. This effort from Martin should’ve at least landed him as the number two, but being the third option is just as good.

Cannon had the complete opposite of success this spring as he struggled mightily. Cannon had a 10.32 ERA and went 0-3 in his four games started. He also allowed four home runs in 11.1 innings, which is high.

Hopefully, with the regular season starting tomorrow, Cannon can flush those struggles from his mind and start over.

The rest of the rotation

Filling out the White Sox rotation will be Pérez and another newcomer to the White Sox, Shane Smith, who the Sox picked in the Rule 5 Draft from the Milwaukee Brewers organization.

Pérez was also in the running to be the Opening Day starter after his impressive spring, where he went 2-1 with a 2.25 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 16.0 innings.

Smith was also impressive this spring, having a 3.38 ERA and 11 strikeouts in 10.2 innings, four starts. The separator for Smith from everyone else was his stuff, with having a fastball that can reach triple digits, which he flashed against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Fun times ahead for the Sox

The Sox will likely be one of the worst teams in baseball again this year, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t things to be excited about for this season.

This season will feature the White Sox showing off their prospects, who will be the future and bring with them the success the team had not too long ago.

Hopefully, the White Sox can start the year off on the right foot and take 2/3 from the Angels.

The post Chicago White Sox reveal pitching matchups for series against the Los Angeles Angels appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox will wrap up the spring training today, facing the Athletics for the final game of the spring before they travel north to Chicago.

The White Sox made more moves regarding the roster, trimming it further to get down to 26 players.

In this latest round, the White Sox made another surprising move.

The Chicago White Sox reassigned another prospect to the minors

In the latest trimmings to the roster, the White Sox have decided to reassign their No. 8 overall prospect, Chase Meidroth, to minor-league camp and have him start the year in Charlotte, per Daryl Van Schouwen.

“Chase Meidroth opening season at Charlotte, Venable says.”

Chase Meidroth opening season at Charlotte, Venable says.

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) March 24, 2025

Meidroth did all he could to win a job on the 26-man roster, but sadly, it wasn’t enough. In another move, Schouwen reported the White Sox released catcher Omar Narváez but hoped to keep him a part of the organization.

“Catcher Omar Narvaez released by White Sox. It’s possible Sox try to keep him in organization, though.”

Catcher Omar Narvaez released by White Sox. It’s possible Sox try to keep him in organization, though.

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) March 24, 2025

Narváez hit .250/.400/.333 with an OPS of .733 in 11 games this spring. The White Sox will go with catchers Korey Lee and Matt Thaiss as their catchers to start the year.

Everything but hit

Meidroth did everything the White Sox could have asked him to do this spring, but the only thing Meidroth didn’t show off was his ability to hit. In 16 games this spring, Meidroth had a slash line of .154/.313/.180 for an OPS of .492.

The 23-year-old Meidroth did show his ability to walk, having nine in 39 at-bats (48 plate appearances) while striking out ten times.

Not the end of the world

Thankfully, this isn’t the end of the world, and Meidroth will be up at some point this season.

Starting Meidroth off at Charlotte means there weren’t consistent at-bats at the Major League level, and he needs that to further his development.

Meidroth could be one of the first of the White Sox position player prospects to debut this season, and it could come early on in the year.

The post Chicago White Sox make another surprising move by reassigning this top 10 prospect appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have struggled this spring with injuries, and it looks like it will affect their roster for Opening Day.

The White Sox got decimated in their pitching department, with six total pitchers set to miss this season due to Tommy John, four coming in March alone.

Given the number of injuries the Sox have had, they’ll have to adopt a next-man-up mentality with two players set to begin the season on the injured list.

Two Chicago White Sox players to start the year on the IL

The White Sox will likely have two main contributors to their lineup, Josh Rojas and Mike Tauchman, start their seasons on the injured list. Rojas has been dealing with a fracture in his big toe, and Tauchman is nursing a right hamstring strain.

Tauchman and Rojas were signed to one-year deals this offseason to act as “stop gaps” to give their outfield prospects like Braden Montgomery another year to develop.

Rojas had been making progress, with Daryl Van Schouwen reporting the other week that he started to lift weights and ride the stationary bike.

IF Josh Rojas (hairline fracture big right toe) got a lift in, rode stationary bike, received treatment today. Said he hopes to be on a field in 3 or 4 days.

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) March 19, 2025

Unfortunately, it appears that Rojas is still feeling some pain and needs a little more time before being ready.

Who will fill in till their return?

Rojas is a utility man who is primarily a third baseman but can also play second base and shortstop. Manager Will Venable already stated that Miguel Vargas will be the first player to get a shot at being the team’s starting third baseman after having a phenomenal spring.

For shortstop, the White Sox will likely go with top prospect Chase Meidroth, who, by all indicators, has made the team and will start there on Opening Day, which means Rojas is out there. That leaves second base, where Lenyn Sosa will fill in until Rojas comes off the injured list.

In Tauchmans case, the White Sox will utilize a platoon situation for right field, with Austin Slater being Tauchmans partner. Slater will get the bulk of the reps against left-handed pitching, while Tauchman, who is left-handed, will go against righties.

While he works his way back, Slater and Travis Jankowski will split time out there.

Roster is coming together

With only three days til Opening Day, the White Sox still have a few more decisions to make on who will officially make the team.

The White Sox open things up against the Los Angeles Angels at home on March 27.

The post The Chicago White Sox will be without two key pieces for Opening Day appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have had the worst luck with injuries this spring, with most of them coming to their pitching depth.

So far this spring, the Sox have had five pitchers confirmed to be receiving Tommy John surgery: Prelander Berroa, Ky Bush, Juan Carela, Blake Larson, and the latest to fall victim, Drew Thorpe.

Sadly, the White Sox received more news that yet another pitcher will need Tommy John, making them the sixth pitcher to receive the surgery, and have their season ended.

Another Chicago White Sox pitcher to have Tommy John

According to White Sox beat reporter Daryl Van Schouwen, White Sox No. 12 overall prospect Mason Adams is the latest to fall victim to having Tommy John surgery.

“Mason Adams will have Tommy John surgery, says Getz”

Mason Adams will have Tommy John surgery, says Getz

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) March 23, 2025

Another blow to the Sox’s pitching depth

Adams was having a good spring before his elbow gave out, posting a 1-1 record with a 4.91 ERA and striking out eight in his 7.1 innings pitched.

Adams spent last season between Double and Triple-A, where he posted a 7-5 record and a 2.92 ERA in 120.1 innings.

Adams, a 25-year-old right-hander out of Jacksonville University, was expected to be a contributor for the White Sox at some point this season, as his debut was set to be in 2025, per MLB.com.

The need for health

The Sox need to remain healthy to survive the trials of the 162-game schedule.

Having this many pitchers go down is a concern and will test the White Sox’s depth, but there are a few players on the 40-man and off who could step in.

Pitching depth is one of the most valuable things for a team, and with the waiver wire starting to fill with players not making teams’ rosters, the Sox will have some options.

The post Chicago White Sox lose 4th pitcher in 1 month to Tommy John appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are almost to the start of the season, which hopefully will be drastically different than last season, where they set the all-time loss record in baseball.

The White Sox begin their season at home on March 27 when they play the Los Angeles Angels at the newly named Rate Field.

As the White Sox close in on Opening Day, some tough decisions on who will make the roster still need to be made, but one player on the bubble got the news he was going to Chicago.

Chicago White Sox make a big roster decision

Shane Smith was the first overall pick in this offseason’s Rule 5 Draft and came over to the White Sox to compete for a spot in the starting rotation. Smith, a product of the Milwaukee Brewers system, had a great spring and made such an impact on Will Venable and the coaching staff that it helped win him a spot on the White Sox 26-man roster!

“From Rule 5 pick to making the Opening Day roster. Congrats, Shane!”

From Rule 5 pick to making the Opening Day roster. Congrats, Shane! pic.twitter.com/wejZBzkR9i

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 20, 2025

This moment was so emotional for Smith, that he had to call and share it with the two people who helped him the most in his journey, his mom and dad.

“who cut the onions?”

who cut the onions? https://t.co/4loEVwtz0F pic.twitter.com/kqQayt7Agf

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 20, 2025

A great spring by Smith

Smith has made three starts this spring, where he posted a 1-1 record with a 5.40 ERA, but struck out nine batters in 6.2 innings. The highlight for Smith this spring is when he struck out five Los Angeles Dodgers hitters, which included blowing a 98mph fastball last Shohei Ohtani.

Have yourself a day, Shane Smith! pic.twitter.com/0fR9tMEsYe

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 8, 2025

The new fifth start for the Sox

With Smith officially on the roster, he is the leading candidate to be the Sox’s fifth starter for the season.

Smith has electric stuff, with a fastball capable of hitting 100mph.

This season will feature most of the Sox’s young talent in the system reaching the Major Leagues, where they’ll hopefully form a new core.

Smith officially making the roster and will hopefully be one of those guys.

The post Chicago White Sox make a huge decision on Rule 5 pick appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are one week away from Opening Day and are putting the final touches on their roster to get prepared to take on the Los Angeles Angels.

The White Sox recently made a few trimmings to the roster, getting the roster to 42 players left in camp. The latest round of cuts featured the Sox’s top-catching prospects, Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero, being reassigned to minor-league camp.

There are still a few prospects in camp who still have a chance to win a job, and one of those prospects could be the starting shortstop on Opening Day.

The Opening Day shortstop for the Chicago White Sox?

Chase Meidroth was one of the players brought over from the Boston Red Sox organization in the trade for left-hander Garrett Crochet.

Since joining the White Sox Meidroth has elevated himself to being named the Sox’s eighth-ranked prospect in the organization. The 23-year-old Meideoth has respectable grades on MLB.com, with his best tool being his hit tool, which gets a plus grade of 60/80.

Meidroth’s hitting ability hasn’t been displayed this spring, but his plate discipline has been. In 28 at-bats (36 plate appearances), Meidroth has walked eight times, which is good for a .306 on-base percentage.

Meidroth’s ability to get on base will help him make the Opening Day roster for the White Sox. The Sox have lacked a legitimate leadoff hitter, and Meiroth’s ability to work deep counts, have a high OBP, and steal some bags will make him the perfect option to lead off ballgames.

One of the big reasons why Meidroth will likely make the roster on March 27 is his fellow prospect and shortstop, Colson Montgomery, who was optioned down to Triple-A Charlotte last week. Montgomery’s optioning to the minors further helped Meidroth to win the job.

Signs are showing

There have been signs that have led to the speculation that Meidroth, a non-roster invite to camp this spring, will win the job and make the team. In yesterday’s lineup against the Milwaukee Brewers, Meidroth was again at the shortstop spot.

Meidroth also played short and was in the leadoff spot when the Sox played the San Fransisco Giants. Meidroth also batted leadoff and played third against the Colorado Rockies.

Back to work pic.twitter.com/FyavfabESF

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 19, 2025

This placement in the lineup by manager Will Venable is a sign of confidence that he thinks Meidroth will be a key contributor to the lineup for this season.

Cannon on the bump at Camelback Ranch pic.twitter.com/50VXQCwDeQ

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 17, 2025

A promising young prospect

Meidroth is a promising young prospect and is not one of the well-known names in the system, but can be a productive big leaguer.

The likelihood that Meidrith will debut on March 27 is high if he’s survived this long.

With possibly two more rounds of cuts before the Sox finalize their roster to start the season, Meidroths fate will be determined soon on whether he’ll make the trip to Chicago or report to Charolette 

The post Chicago White Sox top-10 prospects strong case to make the Opening Day roster appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox will begin their season on March 27 when they take on the Los Angeles Angels at the newly named Rate Field.

Facing off against the Angels is the White Sox Opening Day starter, Sean Burke, who just recently was given the gohead by his manager Will Venable.

Other members of the Sox rotation include: Martín Pérez, Jonathan Cannon, and Davis Martin, who will all follow Burke.

Even though the Sox have filled out the first four spots for their rotation, the White Sox will still have to find a fifth starter.

The front-runner for the fifth spot in the Chicago White Sox rotation

Shane Smith, a Rule 5 Draft pick by the White Sox this offseason, is the front-runner to win the job. Smith was the first overall pick by the White Sox in the Rule 5 Draft and has had a strong showing this spring.

A former member of the Milwaukee Brewers organization, Smith has made three starts this spring, where he posted a 1-1 record with a 5.40 ERA, but struck out nine batters in 6.2 innings. The highlight for Smith this spring is when he struck out five Los Angeles Dodgers hitters, which included blowing a 98mph fastball last Shohei Ohtani.

Have yourself a day, Shane Smith! pic.twitter.com/0fR9tMEsYe

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 8, 2025

Being a Rule 5 Pick, Smith will remain on the White Sox 26-man roster for the whole season or be offered back to the Brewers.

A talented right-hander

Smith is a tall right-hander standing at 6-4 and has a dominating presence on the mound. Smith’s fastball is electric and can reach 100mph if he needs a strikeout, which he showed off against the Seattle Mariners.

Smith had a great season in the minor leagues last season, which contributed to him being picked No. 1 overall in the draft. Splitting his time between Double and Triple-A, Smith had a 6-3 record with a 3.05 ERA in 94.1 innings. Smith also had a low WHIP of 1.049 and a high strikeout per nine rate of 10.8.

A decision will come soon

Smith will find out soon whether he made the team or if he’ll be heading back to Milwaukee.

Smith can win the job and with the White Sox entering the second year of their rebuild, this is the perfect opportunity for Smith to crack into the big leagues.

The post Chicago White Sox Rule 5 pick has been impressive this spring appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are preparing for a season that will hopefully be far better than last year, where they set the all-time loss record in Major League Baseball at 121.

The White Sox could be looking at another 100-loss season for this year but have prospects coming down the pipeline who can help quickly speed up the rebuild.

With the season less than two weeks away, the White Sox made some more roster cuts to get closer to 26 guys, with this round featuring some tough decisions that needed to be made.

Chicago White Sox make a flurry of cuts

In the latest round of cuts to the roster, the White Sox sent 11 players, who were optioned to Triple-A or reassigned to minor-league camp. Two notable names reassigned to minor-league camp were the Sox’s top two catching prospects, Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero.

pic.twitter.com/iAwNwbo9EG

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 17, 2025

A strong showing by Teel this spring

Teel was a part of the Garrett Crochet this offseason and was competing for a roster spot for this season. Teel had a strong showing this spring, hitting .313/.450/.750 with an OPS of 1.200 in 12 games.

Teel, a 23-year-old from Ridgewood, New Jersey, had a legitimate chance to win a job, but the current White Sox starting catcher, Korey Lee, also had a phenomenal spring.

Not a bad decision from the White Sox

This is not the worst thing in the world to send Teel and Quero to minor-league camp, as there are players like Lee ahead of them on the depth chart.

Neither was on the club’s 40-man roster, so a minor-league option wouldn’t have to be used.

Sending Teel and Quero down to Triple-A, where they’ll likely start the season will only help their development.

Quero still needs to work on his defense, and down in the minors he’ll get a lot of opportunities.

Teel and Quero will get plenty of playing time down on the farm and if they perform, they could be up with the Sox at some point this season.

The post Chicago White Sox make some surprising roster moves regarding two of their top prospects appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The 2025 version of the Chicago White Sox is all about the youth. The White Sox enter the spring looking to improve in the win column this season after finishing 41-121 in 2024.

The White Sox are in rebuild mode just a few seasons after there was hope the team would be a serious World Series contender. Now Chicago’s greatest expectation for the upcoming season is to find out what haul they can get for Luis Robert Jr., the final core piece remaining from the 2020-2024 White Sox.

The Chicago White Sox are banking on their youth in 2025

Chicago general manager Chris Getz is excited to see what his young players can accomplish this season. One pitching prospect is receiving high praise in spring training. Jeff Passan with ESPN thinks Grant Taylor’s progress has been the best thing he’s heard about the White Sox in the Cactus League.

“Scouts talking not only about Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith, the White Sox’s consensus top pitching prospects, but putting Grant Taylor in the same elite category as them,” Passan wrote.

“Taylor, an imposing right-hander with a big-league-ready body at 6-foot-3 and 230 pounds, spent his spring sitting at 99.2 mph with his fastball. With four other pitches — mostly cutters and curveballs, with sliders and changeups sprinkled in — Taylor isn’t just a power arm destined for the bullpen. He could move fast and is firmly part of a future rotation primed to include Schultz, Smith and whoever stands out this year.”

Grant Taylor has had a strong spring

At 22, the prospect from Florence, Alabama made his professional debut in 2024 in the Florida Complex League. He was promoted to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (Single-A) before suffering a lat injury. (He sustained an elbow injury injury that required Tommy John surgery in 2023.)

Chicago drafted Taylor with the No. 51 pick in the 2023 MLB Draft.

Taylor has pitched in four innings in the Cactus League this year. He earned a save, gave up one hit, and has earned nine strikeouts.

For More Chicago Sports:

Follow me on Twitter at @JordanSig, and follow us @ChiCitySports23. You can also reach out to Jordan Sigler via email at jordanmsigler@gmail.com. To read more of our articles and keep up to date on the latest in ALL of Chicago sports, click here! Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls, Chicago Cubs, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Blackhawks.

The post Chicago White Sox might have found their next ‘elite’ pitcher: Report appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox have given their top prospects sometime this spring to showcase their talents and give fans a glimpse at the future core of the team.

Since the White Sox have so many young guys in camp and very little veteran leadership to show them the way to the big leagues, the Sox have had their past stars return to help mentor these young kids.

One famous special advisor in camp caught up with one of the White Sox’s top prospects and gave him some helpful advice.

Chicago White Sox prospect gets valuable advice

Bo Jackson has been patrolling the White Sox spring training facility in his golf cart mentoring the young players he sees as he drives along.

Jackson spent two seasons with the White Sox (1991,1993) after signing as a free agent. Jackson played in 108 games for the Sox and hit .232/.298/.428 for an OPS of .727.

One player Jackson caught up with was the No. 10 overall prospect in the organization George Wolkow.

“George Wolkow meets Bo Jackson.”

George Wolkow meets Bo Jackson. pic.twitter.com/o5S4gqrgp7

— Chuck Garfien (@ChuckGarfien) March 15, 2025

Chuck Garfien, anchor and reporter for CHSN, caught up with Wolkow in the games against the Colorado Rockies and asked him what question he asked Bo. Wolkow told Garfien that he asked Jackson what his ‘why’ was.

.@ChuckGarfien caught up with White Sox No. 10 overall prospect and Downers Grove native George Wolkow to talk what it means to put on the uniform of his hometown team, his interaction with Bo Jackson, and more: pic.twitter.com/C4zupgakJo

— White Sox on CHSN (@CHSN_WhiteSox) March 16, 2025

The White Sox’s tenth-overall prospect

Wolkow, a local kid hailing from Downer Grove, Illinois, was drafted by the White Sox in the seventh round of the 2023 MLB June Amateur Draft.

The 19-year-old Wolkow was not one of the White Sox prospects who received a non-roster invite to camp and spent his spring over in minor-league camp. In a small sample size this spring, Wolkow had a good showing getting one hit in three at-bats.

Last season Wolkow split his time between Rookie Ball and Low-A ball where he played 91 games. In those 91 games, Wolkow had 18 doubles, 4 triples, 13 HRs, and 56 RBI, for a slash line of .257/.357/.451 and an OPS of .808.

Wolkow is an impressive athlete, standing at a towering 6-7 and weighing 240lbs. The best aspect about Wolkow is his power, which receives a plus grade of 60/80. Wolkow could be a decent outfielder once he figures it out, receiving an average grade for his fielding (50/80) and an above-average grade for his arm (55/80).

The future for Wolkow

Wolkow will likely start the year in either High-A ball or start the year at Double-A.

Wolkow has had a good enough showing this spring and last season to be given a run at Double-A, even though he is 19.

Wolkow could be a future star for the White Sox and be a cornerstone player in their outfield once he’s called up, which MLB.com has in 2027.

The post Chicago White Sox: Notable two-sport athlete gives top prospect helpful advice appeared first on ChiCitySports.

The Chicago White Sox are preparing for the regular season, which starts on March 27, when they take on the Los Angeles Angels.

To get there, the White Sox have a few more cuts to make, which they did by granting Joey Gallo his release.

The White Sox also dropped some more news today, announcing who the Opening Day starter will be for their March 27 game against the Los Angeles Angels.

The Chicago White Sox announce Opening Day starter

The White Sox finally announced who will start for them on Opening Day, giving right-hander Sean Burke the nod.

“On the bump for Opening Day”

On the bump for Opening Day pic.twitter.com/TTny1OujpQ

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 16, 2025

Will Venable told reporters why he made Burke the starter for Opening Day, citing his strong spring training.

Sean Burke is the Opening Day starter, Venable announced pic.twitter.com/9GU4OFN8sN

— Daryl Van Schouwen (@CST_soxvan) March 16, 2025

The running to be the starter on Opening Day for the White Sox was supposed to be between Martín Pérez, Davis Martin, or Jonathan Cannon, but naming Burke was on nobody’s bingo card. Burke was already a member of the starting rotation, but getting the nod for Opening Day is an accomplishment.

A strong performance for Burke

Burke did have a strong spring, posting a 4.15 ERA in three outings while striking out six in 8.2 innings. This comes off Burkes’s impressive showing in four games last season, where he had a 1.42 ERA in 19.0 innings.

the moment Burke got the news pic.twitter.com/4RNugfzYAZ

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 16, 2025

Burke can be a middle-of-the-rotation arm for the Sox, and this honor could help boost his confidence and help unlock his potential.

Starting the season

Burke now has the duties of being the White Sox’s number-one starter with this honor and will hopefully take it in stride.

The Angels will be a good test for Burke to start things off, with them set to be one of the more average teams in the American League this year.

Hopefully, Burke can start things off on the right foot get a win for the Sox, and get them on a nice roll to start the year.

The post Chicago White Sox announce a surprising name to be their Opening Day starter appeared first on ChiCitySports.