The Chicago White Sox open their season on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Right-hander and 2025 All-Star Shane Smith will take the mound against Brewers All-Star right-hander Jacob Misiorowski.

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Opening against the Brewers, the White Sox officially set their Opening Day roster, while placing some key personnel on the injured list.

The Chicago White Sox placed a handful of players on the injured list

A few players, like catcher Kyle Teel, were already going to begin the season on the injured list. Teel injured his hamstring while playing for Italy in the World Baseball Classic.

Teel did provide an update on his injury, saying he could be back “soon after” the home opener. Infielder/outfielder Brooks Baldwin will also begin the year on the injured list with a right elbow sprain. Baldwin was limited to eight games (.286 average, .762 OPS).

Right-handers Prelander Berroa, Drew Thorpe, and Mike Vasil were all placed on the 15-day injured list as they recover from Tommy John surgery. Vasil left his start against the Los Angeles Dodgers after feeling elbow discomfort, while Thorpe progresses slowly.

The White Sox designate two interesting players for assignment

Out of minor league options, catcher Korey Lee and infielder Curtis Mead were designated for assignment. The White Sox brought in veteran catcher Reese McGuire on a one-year contract to back up catcher Edgar Quero, leading to Lee’s DFA.

Lee performed great showing this spring — batting .289 with three doubles, two home runs and four RBI. Lee will likely get picked up by a team. A few teams, such as the Colorado Rockies, the Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Kansas City Royals, could use someone like Lee.

Mead was in the running to be the White Sox’s third baseman and a backup to infielder Munetaka Murakami at first base. Sadly, Mead didn’t perform well enough this spring to win a job and stay on the roster. Mead batted .233 with two home runs and seven strikeouts in 10 games.

After these moves, the White Sox’s 26-man roster will include: 13 pitchers, 2 catchers, 5 infielders, and 6 outfielders. The White Sox have 38 players on the 40-man roster.

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— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 25, 2026

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The Chicago Cubs and the Chicago White Sox have the most Japanese talent outside of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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The Cubs have left-hander Shota Imanaga and right-fielder/designated hitter Seiya Suzuki on their roster, while the White Sox recently signed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami (two years, $34 million). Imanaga, who accepted the qualifying offer ($22.025 million) to return to the Cubs, gave some insight into what type of hitter Murakami will be, while also providing a scouting report for the Toronto Blue Jays’ offseason signing, third baseman Kazuma Okamoto (four years, $60 million).

“So I wouldn’t say, you know, they’re underrating them [Murakami and Okamoto]. I think, you know, with MLB, there’s going to be a lot of changes that are going to happen,” Imanaga said on the “Foul Territory” podcast. “So I think there are factors of that involved. And then regarding, you know, the players like, I mean, they’re superstars in Japan, and they’re fantastic players, and Murakami and Okamoto. I mean, they’ve hit many home runs off of me. So I think in their contract, I mean, you know, some of the home runs they hit off me was it were in there. So I would factor that in.”

Imanaga played and faced Murakami and Okamoto during his time in the NPB, where he spent eight seasons.

The Chicago Cubs and Chicago White Sox have shown they’re destinations for Japanese talent

Since the Dodgers seemingly have a stranglehold on the Japanese market — signing the likes of two-way star and reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani, and right-handers Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki — Chicago quickly became a nice alternative. Former Japanese great right-hander Koji Uehara, outfielder Kosuke Fukudome, and current San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish played in Chicago.

Imanaga and Suzuki are both free agents after this season, and their futures with the Cubs and in Chicago remain uncertain. As for Murakami, even though he signed a two-year deal, general manager Chris Getz could capitalize on his production and trade him at the deadline for players to contribute to the rebuild.

With a pool of Japanese talent increasingly available, and the World Baseball Classic offering a perfect opportunity for others to showcase their talents, the Cubs and White Sox have a good chance to get first cracks at signing these players.

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Chicago White Sox shortstop Colson Montgomery emerged as a future star for the team last season after getting called up and putting together a solid second half.

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Reflecting on the struggles he faced to start the 2025 season, Montgomery is confident he’ll do well this year after struggling to start 2025.

“It felt good, especially just where things kind of started, you know, coming into camp, you know, battling for position on the team, and for that to not happen you know, it could definitely get you discouraged, and, you know, your confidence low, and everything like that,” Montgomery said to MLB Network Radio on his 2025 season. “And so I just knew that, you know, there’s certain timings for things. And went to Triple-A, and was still kind of sulking about it, and, you know, that kind of went into not really playing very good in Triple-A. So definitely had to put a lot of ego aside and kind of just get back on track of just being one day at a time, one at bat at a time.”

“So then, you know, a lot of the White Sox, they definitely helped out with a lot of that stuff, you know, just kind of tell me how much they still believe in believe in me and things like that. And at the end of the day, I just felt like things started just aligned pretty good for me, you know, routines and preparation, everything was really good so and then everyone always asked me, like, what changed? And I don’t really feel like anything changed. I just felt like, you know, my confidence was at a high, and I just felt like I knew going into each day that I was gonna give everything I had, and I think that’s why it resulted in a pretty good second half.”

"I had to put a lot of ego aside and get back on track with being one at-bat at a time."

After a successful second half of his MLB debut, shortstop Colson Montgomery is feeling a new wave of confidence this camp:#WhiteSox | @whitesox
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— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) February 23, 2026

Colson Montgomery has the runway he needs to continue to grow with the Chicago White Sox

During his time at Triple-A last season, Montgomery hit .218 with an OPS of .733 and 11 home runs, while driving in 30 RBI in 216 at-bats. Montgomery’s struggles while in the minors became so profound that he took some time to work with the White Sox director of hitting, Ryan Fuller, who helped turn Montgomery’s swing around. Once he got called up after working with Fuller, Montgomery batted .239 with an OPS of .840 and was second on the team in home runs (21) in 71 games.

Montgomery’s success in the second half of last season should slot in the top four of manager Will Venable’s lineup, with first baseman/designated hitter Munetaka Murakami (246 career home runs, NPB) and second baseman Lenyn Sosa (team leader in home runs, 22) providing him protection.

This protection could help bring up Montgomery’s power numbers, as he’ll see more pitches to hit. However, he’ll need to cut down on his strikeouts, striking out 83 times in 255 at-bats (284 plate appearances).

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The Chicago White Sox will be a team to watch this season, improving in 2025 (60-102) after setting the all-time loss record in 2024 (41-121).

More News: Chris Getz has confidence in the Chicago White Sox’s future

The White Sox and general manager Chris Getz did well to supplement the roster, and it will be on manager Will Venable to get the most out of his players. In his second year as the White Sox skipper, Venable is excited about establishing a new team identity with the players he has, but emphasizing that they’ll need to remember to do the little things to win games.

“It’s been exciting, you know, one we were all just excited to get back together after a long offseason,” Venable said on MLB Network Radio. “These guys did a great job being connected during the offseason and going about their offseason the right way. Our staff did a great job continuing to help them develop. And yes, we’re just excited to be here, and this is extremely competitive group that’s just itching to get going.

Obviously, wins and losses matter, and they’re going to matter every year. But for us, it’s going to be at the process. And really, like we have identified these things, you know, up front that we want these guys to create habits around. You know, the first step on defense, you know, the first step out of the box, simple things like covering first base, you know, things that you have to do to win games, knowing that there’s more layers to it, and these guys will figure the rest out. But That for me is, you know, as we experienced 2025 towards the end of the year, that’s what we were pounding our fist on the table for. We imagine that it’s going to be more of the same, but hopefully we just get a couple more wins.”

After an 102-loss season, the #WhiteSox are looking ahead to establishing a new team identity within the clubhouse:#SpringTrainingTour
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— MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM (@MLBNetworkRadio) February 23, 2026

The Chicago White Sox have a chance to make some noise in the American League Central

The White Sox’s offseason moves, which include signing Japanese Slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal ($34 million), offer more power (246 home runs in the NPB) to a team that finished 23rd (165) in the league last season. Second baseman Lenyn Sosa (22) and shortstop Colson Montgomery (21) were the team leaders in home runs last season, with Sosa almost tripling his home run total from 2025 (eight).

The White Sox, with its lineup, could make waves in the American League Central in 2026, but the starting rotation will need to step up. The White Sox finished dead last in innings pitched last season (758.2).

With right-hander and the White Sox’s lone All-Star, Shane Smith, likely leading the rotation, right-handers Davis Martin, Erick Fedde, Sean Burke, and left-handers Anthony Kay and Sean Newcomb will fill out the rest of the spots. White Sox top pitching prospect Noah Schultz (MLB No. 49 prospect) could potentially debut this season to offer another arm in the rotation, but that will depend on his success in the minor leagues.

With talent surrounding the roster and the potential to add more through call-ups and trades, the White Sox could make some noise next season.

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Entering the fourth year of a rebuild and setting the record for the most losses in a season in 2024 (41-121), the Chicago White Sox should be a lot better in 2026.

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Finally spending this offseason, the White Sox’s biggest question at the moment, outside of who will make the 26-man roster, is who will be the Opening Day starter? Manager Will Venable has a ton of arms to choose from, with All-Star right-hander Shane Smith being one of them, who said about making his first career Opening Day start, “Whatever shakes out, I can live with.”

“No,” Smith said to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin. “Everybody in here wants it. I’m included in that,” he added. “Whatever shakes out, I can live with. But as long as I put my best foot forward, and try to do everything I can in the days leading up and make sure I’m a professional in all aspects, that’s all I can do.”

Shane Smith would be the proper choice to be the Chicago White Sox’s Opening Day starter

Turning 26 on April 4th, Smith has the pedigree to be Venable’s Opening Day starter, as he was the team’s lone All-Star last season, going 3-7 with a 4.26 ERA in 18 starts (86.2 innings) before the All-Star break, and then went 4-1 with a 3.17 ERA in 11 starts (59.2 innings) after the break. A Rule 5 Draft pick from the Milwaukee Brewers organization last season, Smith has shown tremendous growth since joining the White Sox staff.

Other potential Opening Day starters for Venable could be right-handers Erick Fedde, who recently re-signed with the team, and Sean Burke, who was the White Sox Opening Day starter last season. Burke pitched six scoreless innings against the Los Angeles Angels for the White Sox’s 8-1 victory.

All three would be solid options to choose from, with left-handers Sean Newcomb and Anthony Kay providing other alternatives, but spring training will be the battleground for who will ultimately get the nod to kick off the season.

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Though the Chicago White Sox have done well to revamp their roster this offseason, they may have made a blunder with general manager Chris Getz’s comments regarding newly acquired infielder Luisangel Acuna. Acuna was one of the players acquired in the trade that sent Luis Robert Jr. to the New York Mets.

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According to Sam Phalen on X/Twitter, Getz has mislabeled Acuna as a switch-hitter in multiple interviews, when the 23-year-old infielder strictly bats right-handed.

Great job by many of you flagging this.

Here are FOUR different times this offseason where #WhiteSox GM Chris Getz has referred to Luisangel Acuña as a switch hitter.

Acuña is, in fact, NOT a switch hitter.

Not great. Four times isn’t a misspeak. pic.twitter.com/yYYsHBH49w

— Sam Phalen (@Sam_Phalen) February 11, 2026

Chris Getz’s not knowing what handedness his players are signals a bigger problem

The fact that Getz didn’t know, or intentionally misspoke, signals a wider problem regarding the White Sox front office, as it begs the question: are they properly evaluating players?

Acuna is an infielder by trade, with his primary position being shortstop. But with Colson Montgomery set to be the everyday shortstop and Chase Meidroth occupying second, Acuna likely will get reps out in center field. Acuna could struggle playing center for the White Sox, as he has just 43 career games between the big leagues and minor leagues in center.

Hopefully, the players brought back in the return for Robert Jr. don’t pan out. However, if they don’t, it might be time to question Getz’s ability to continue as the general manager for the rebuild, as the White Sox need to find hidden talent to compete.

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The Chicago White Sox had a great offseason, in which general manager Chris Getz added pieces to pair with the young core that is forming.

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Recently signing right-hander Erick Fedde to fill out the rotation, the White Sox still have some room to spend and add at least one more piece. However, Getz seems content with the roster he’s constructed, saying, “We do feel good about the group we have in here.”

“We’ve got flexibility, we do. But we do feel good about the group we have in here,” Getz said to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin. “So much of this year will be the continual development of the young players we have on this roster.”

Chris Getz could increase payroll in the form of an extension or by acquiring a bigger contract at the trade deadline

Despite Getz stating the White Sox are basically done adding on the free agent market, that doesn’t mean the White Sox won’t increase their payroll in other ways. Signing one of their young players to a contract extension, like the Athletics are doing with their core, signing four players in the last two years:

• DH Brent Rooker: five years, $60 million
• OF Lawrence Butler: seven years, $65.5 million
• OF Tyler Soderstrom: seven years, $86 million
• INF Jacob Wilson: seven years, $70 million

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— Talkin' Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) January 30, 2026

Infielder Colson Montgomery (.239 average, .840 OPS) and right-hander Shane Smith (3.81 ERA) would be the first two players to look at to sign long-term. Montgomery showed the ability to be a franchise player, and Smith made the All-Star team in his rookie season.

Catchers Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero could be others worthy of an extension, with both showing the ability to hit — Teel batted .273 with an OPS of .786 in 78 games, while Quero (switch hitter) hit .268 with an OPS of .689 in 111 games. The White Sox could also acquire a player at the trade deadline who is under a long-term contract to help increase payroll.

Someone like the Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Mitch Keller (five years, $77 million) could be an option to give the White Sox another experienced arm. Keller has three more years remaining on his existing contract (55.7 million) and will be an unrestricted free agent in 2029.

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Despite having a great offseason in which the Chicago White Sox signed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami (two years, $34 million), they still needed to add another starting pitcher. The White Sox ranked dead last in baseball in innings pitched by their starters (758.2 innings).

More News: Chicago White Sox trade infield depth to the Baltimore Orioles

The White Sox have options to fill out their rotation, but added some more depth, with New York Post columnist and MLB Insider Joel Sherman reporting right-hander Erick Fedde is finalizing a one-year deal with the White Sox.

Fedde, who will be 33 when the season starts, was with the White Sox to start the 2024 season and was a part of a three-team trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals, where Fedde went to St. Louis.

Source: The White Sox and Erick Fedde are in agreement on a 1-year deal, pending physical

— Joel Sherman (@Joelsherman1) February 9, 2026

Erick Fedde gives the Chicago White Sox another quality starter to move at the trade deadline

Despite doing well in 2024, Fedde didn’t do great in 2025, pitching for three teams (the Cardinals, Atlanta Braves, and Milwaukee Brewers), and went 4-13 with a 5.49 ERA in 32 games (24 starts). Fedde, however, has proven to be an innings eater in his career, pitching over 125.0 innings for four straight seasons.

A quality starter who is mainly a sinker (34% usage) and cutter pitcher (28%), Fedde also has a sweeper (26%) and a changeup (12%) in his repertoire. Looking to bounce back, Fedde will give the White Sox another potential trade chip to use to get a prospect or a quality big league-ready talent at next season’s trade deadline.

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The Chicago White Sox have been one of the more active teams thus far this offseason, with their latest move coming as a trade with the Boston Red Sox for right-hander Jordan Hicks and pitching prospect David Sandlin.

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Though the White Sox have made headlines with some of their moves this offseason, they have also made some under-the-radar moves, like sending infielder/outfielder Bryan Ramos to the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for cash considerations, according to the Orioles X (Twitter) account.

We have made the following trade: pic.twitter.com/5rVpweU2BD

— Baltimore Orioles (@Orioles) February 2, 2026

The Chicago White Sox are shedding their old players to make way for new ones to add to what they’re building

Ramos, 23, has been with the White Sox since 2018 when he signed a minor league deal at 16. However, Ramos never found his footing with the White Sox, spending parts of two seasons with the big league club (36 games), with the majority of his career coming in the minor leagues, where he hit .249 with an OPS of .757 in six seasons; at the big league level, Ramos hit .198 with an OPS of .577.

Ramos will add valuable depth to a deep Orioles roster, which includes All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso, but he will have to compete for a bench role if he wants to make the big league roster.

The White Sox jettisoning Ramos shows they’re willingness to build around their young core and find better options available to add depth.

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The Chicago White Sox have a say as one of the winners of the offseason after finally spending to add to their young core.

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Highlighting some of their moves, the White Sox landed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami on a two-year deal ($34 million) and added a solid back-end of the bullpen option in right-hander Seranthony Dominguez (two years, $20 million) to be their closer. The White Sox ranked deadlast in Major League Baseball in saves last season (25).

Despite not having a great bullpen last season, Dominguez will help lock down the backend of games, which will help others like right-hander Mike Vasil, who was one of the unsung heroes on the White Sox bullpen, settle into a role. Even though he was a rookie, Vasil proved to be one of the best relievers, leading all of MLB in innings pitched (90.0), which is the most by a White Sox pitcher since Keith Foulke (105.1) and Sean Lowe (95.2) in 1999.

Mike Vasil appreciation post pic.twitter.com/K6UMf2nX6h

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 27, 2026

The Chicago White Sox could have one of the better bullpens in 2026

Entering the fourth year of their rebuild, the White Sox could take a step toward being more competitive in 2026, and it could come from having a strong bullpen. Having Dominguez get the first crack at being the closer should allow Vasil, Grant Taylor (4.91 ERA), and Jordan Leasure (3.92 ERA) to fill in the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings.

However, the White Sox lack a solid left-handed reliever who can take down high-leverage innings. Left-handers Brandon Eisert (4.39) and Tyler Gilbert (3.88) are options, but are more suited for long relief or mop-up roles. With some good veteran relievers still on the market, Justin Wilson and Andrew Chafin, the White Sox should add one to fill out the rest of their bullpen.

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The Chicago White Sox have had many legends in their history, but none can compare to White Sox icon Wilbur Wood, who sadly passed away Sunday, Jan. 18. According to the White Sox on X, the three-time All-Star was 84.

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Along with being named an All-Star, Wood finished in the top five for the Cy Young award three times, with his highest finish being second in 1972 (24-17, 2.51 ERA). Wood also pitched over 300.0 innings four times in his career (1971-74), with 376.2 innings being his career high.

The White Sox send our condolences to the family, friends and fans of 3x All-Star Wilbur Wood, who has passed away at the age of 84.

Wood appeared in 578 games (286 starts) over 12 seasons with the White Sox from 1967-1978. pic.twitter.com/cFU4IZlohI

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 19, 2026

Wilbur Wood was not just an icon for the Chicago White Sox, but for Major League Baseball

Born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Wood made his major league debut on June 30, 1961, with the Boston Red Sox as a 19-year-old. While facing the then-Cleveland Indians, Wood showed what made him a great major leaguer, pitching four innings, striking out three, allowing three hits, one walk, and allowing two earned runs.

Wood would eventually make his way to the White Sox in 1966 after bouncing from the Red Sox to the Pittsburgh Pirates when the Pirates traded Wood to the Sox for pitcher Juan Pizarro. Wood would then spend the rest of his career (12 seasons, 1967-78) with the White Sox, going 163-148 with a 3.18 ERA and striking out 1,322 batters.

What made Wood so unique in his career, and what gave him the longevity he had (17 seasons), was his ability to master the ever-elusive knuckleball. Wood was the most notable left-handed knuckleballer the game has seen, with the rest being right-handed.

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The Chicago White Sox enter the third year of their rebuild, and everything appears to be going well for the team that set the all-time loss record (42-121) in 2024.

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Breaking from their norm of not spending money, the White Sox made one of the more notable free agent signings when they landed Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to a two-year deal to pair with their young core, which will help them take a step forward in 2026. Adding the necessary offense they needed after posting the fourth-worst team batting average (27th, .232), the White Sox still need to find pitchers to eat innings for this season, as they ranked dead last in innings pitched for their starters (758.2).

To help fill those innings, the White Sox are showing interest in free agent starter Griffin Canning, according to The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. Canning, 29, was on pace to have likely one of the better seasons of his career, posting a 7-3 record with a 3.77 ERA (16 starts) and striking out 70 batters in 76.1 innings, until a ruptured Achilles tendon ended his season.

Latest notes with @WillSammon:

*Effect of luxury tax on free agency

*Cubs in mix for Bregman, Bichette

*The delay on Donovan

*Mets working trades

*O’s would punt a pick

*Justin Wilson mulls retirement

*White Sox seek SP

*Brewers’ interesting hirehttps://t.co/NTqnT2Qu4l

— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 7, 2026

Why adding Griffin Canning would benefit the Chicago White Sox

Even though Canning is not a big name in baseball, he has shown himself to be a reliable starting pitcher, posting a career 4.65 ERA, but has failed to stay on the field, making 30+ starts one time (2024, 31 starts). Despite his injury history and coming off a terrible injury like an Achilles rupture, signing Canning would bode well for general manager Chris Getz in the White Sox, given that they need starters.

The White Sox have a handful of arms on their roster, led by their lone All-Star in 2025, Shane Smith, but they have two pitchers in right-hander Drew Thorpe and left-hander Ky Bush coming off Tommy John surgeries. Signing Canning would also give the White Sox another valuable trade piece to use at the trade deadline, as they did with right-hander Adrian Houser, who they traded to the Tampa Bay Rays for two prospects and Curtis Mead, who did well down the stretch.

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The Chicago White Sox were able to add another player to their 26-man roster as they signed left-handed pitcher Sean Newcomb. Newcomb has split time in his career as a starting pitcher and a reliever, but now with the White Sox, he could be used in different roles. The 26-man roster is going to be intriguing to see, but Chicago has some options on how they want to use him. Let’s take a closer look at Newcomb and discuss what is being reported surrounding what the team will be allowing him to do this season.

The Chicago White Sox could see Sean Newcomb getting starts

According to Will Sammon of The Athletic, the White Sox are going to allow Newcomb the opportunity to be a starter, following him signing a one-year, $4.5 million contract with the team on Tuesday morning. Newcomb split time between the Boston Red Sox and Athletics last season and was 2-5 with a 2.73 ERA and a 1.345 WHIP in 92.1 innings. He did make five starts over 48 appearances.

Throughout his career, Newcomb has been more effective as a reliever as he is pitching to a 4.41 ERA as a starter while throwing to a 3.84 ERA out of the bullpen. However, he is going to be in the back-end of the rotation competing with Anthony Kay for a spot in the starting rotation. With the team being aggressive during the Rule 5 Draft to add relievers Jedixson Paez and Alexander Alberto, the team can use him as a starting pitcher.

Newcomb has a six-pitch arsenal and has been able to limit the number of barrels against him. This is going to be a great spot for the White Sox to develop a starting pitcher and potentially flip him for an asset at the trade deadline.

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The Chicago White Sox improved their record by 19 games in 2025 (60-102) after coming off a historically awful season in 2024 (41-121), and they will continue to get better in 2026.

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The White Sox have a young core forming heading into 2026, led by shortstop Colson Montgomery, but need to supplement him and the others with veterans and outside talent from the organization to upgrade their lineup and roster and make them more competitive. Not spending big on the free agent market, the White Sox turned toward the Japanese market, with ESPN’s Jeff Passan reporting that the White Sox and third/first baseman Munetaka Murakami are finalizing a two-year contract worth $34 million.

Murakami’s posting window to sign with a major league club would have ended on Monday, Dec. 22, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Known for his power (hitting 56 home runs in 2022), Murakami would bring big-time power to a White Sox lineup (28th in slugging percentage, .373). However, Murakami does strike out a ton, striking out over 180 times in two seasons (2019 & 2024).

Overall, in 2025, Murakami batted .286 with an OPS of 1.051 (career high) and hit 24 home runs while driving in 52 RBI.

BREAKING: Third baseman Munetaka Murakami and the Chicago White Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $34 million contract, sources tell ESPN. Murakami, 25, is the single-season home run champion in Japan and will bring his prodigious power to a rebuilding White Sox team.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 21, 2025

In the meantime, the White Sox make their biggest free agent move in years. Murakami, Colson Montgomery, Kyle Teel, Edgar Quero, Miguel Vargas — Chicago has a lot of young, interesting talent. And the upside for Murakami is enormous. A savvy move to get two prime years.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) December 21, 2025

Munetaka Murakami boosts the Chicago White Sox lineup and gives them the power hitter they lack

Despite being a strikeout king, adding Murakami would be beneficial for manager Will Venable to have in his lineup. The White Sox’s leader in home runs in 2025 was second baseman Lenyn Sosa, who nearly tripled his home run total in 2025 (22) from 2024 (eight), so adding Murakami would give the Sox someone with 30+ home run potential and the White Sox a nice triple threat of Montgomery, Sosa, and Murakami.

The White Sox have an opening at first base, and with Murakami’s joining the club, he’ll likely get the bulk of the starting reps to play on the right side of the infield. In their history, the White Sox’s most notable Japanese player was infielder Tadahito Iguchi. Iguchi helped the White Sox win the 2005 World Series.

Now that he’s signed, Murakami could be the next Japanese player to join the White Sox and the young core they’re forming, and bring another World Series trophy back to Chicago.

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After coming off a historically awful season in 2024 (41-121), the Chicago White Sox improved their record by 19 games in 2025 (60-102) and will continue to get better in 2026.

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

The White Sox have a nice young core heading into 2026, but need to supplement them with players from outside the organization to give their lineup and roster more balance. Not likely to find that player on the free agent market, the White Sox could get it from the Japanese market, with MLB.com’s Mark Feinsand reporting that the White Sox are one of the teams engaged in contract talks with third/first baseman Munetaka Murakami.

Murakami’s posting window to sign with a major league club ends on Monday, Dec. 22, at 5 p.m. Eastern Time. Known for his power (hitting 56 home runs in 2022), Murakami would bring big-time power to a White Sox lineup (28th in slugging percentage, .373), but he does come with a ton of strikeouts (striking out over 180 times twice).

The White Sox are among the teams currently engaged in talks with Munetaka Murakami, sources tell me and @scottmerkin. Murakami’s posting window to sign with a Major League club expires on Monday at 5pm ET.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) December 21, 2025

Munetaka Murakami would certainly upgrade the Chicago White Sox lineup

Despite striking out a ton, signing Murakami would be beneficial for the White Sox. The White Sox’s leader in home runs last season was second baseman Lenyn Sosa, who nearly tripled his home run total in 2025 (22) from 2024 (eight), so signing Murakami would give the Sox someone with 30+ home run potential.

The White Sox currently have an opening at first base, and with Murakami’s ability to play over there, signing him would make sense. The White Sox have a history of Japanese players joining the franchise, with infielder Tadahito Iguchi being the most notable, as he helped the White Sox win the 2005 World Series.

Maybe Murakami could be the next Japanese player to join the White Sox and the young core they’re forming, and bring another World Series trophy back to Chicago.

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The Chicago White Sox are not exactly one of the top teams in baseball when it comes to offseason destinations, this even though they play in such a large market.

Let’s face it: the White Sox live in the shadow of the Cubs, which is pretty ironic considering the Cubs haven’t exactly been spending money themselves in recent years.

Nevertheless, the White Sox are trying to rebound after an absolutely brutal stretch the last several seasons, and apparently, ESPN’s David Schoenfield feels that Chicago will actually make a major splash this winter.

In a recent piece where Schoenfield predicted landing spots for some of the top remaining free agents, he tabbed the White Sox for Japanese corner infielder Munetaka Murakami.

“The White Sox have money to spend — their current estimated payroll is just $68 million and that includes $20 million for Luis Robert Jr., who might be traded,” Schoenfield wrote. “They have a desperate need for power and Murakami fits at either third or first, depending on where Miguel Vargas ends up. This would be a nice roll of the dice for a White Sox team that looks to be on the rise.”

Schoenfield is projecting that Murakami will bag a five-year, $80 million contract.

The catch is that Murakami has to sign by Dec. 22, so if Chicago is going to do this, it needs to act quickly.

Could the Chicago White Sox actually stun baseball with this move?

I don’t think anyone had the White Sox landing a marquee free agent on their bingo card heading into the hot stove, so it would be one bucket of ice water if Chicago were able to pry Murakami away from teams like the Boston Red Sox and Seattle Mariners.

Murakami began his professional career with the Yakult Sparrows in 2018 and has spent his entire tenure in Japan with the club. He missed extensive time with an oblique injury this past season, but still managed to slash .286/.392/.659 with 24 home runs and 52 RBI over 610 plate appearances.

The “Japanese Babe Ruth,” or so he is called, also smashed 56 homers back in 2022 and has homered 265 times across 1,003 games, so he has certainly flashed prodigious power. Of course, whether or not that actually translates to the MLB remains to be seen, but there is no doubting that he is an enticing slugger.

Still just 25 years old, Murakami could prove to be an integral piece in Chicago for years to come.

We’ll see if the White Sox can get it done.

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The Chicago White Sox are in a position where they need to begin showing success on the field. After a 60-102 record in 2025, the team has to improve. There are some free agents they can wind up signing, and one of them may be a player you may never think of as a fit. Let’s take a closer look as to which major free agent could be joining the South Side of Chicago during the offseason.

Munetaka Murakami could be the next Chicago White Sox player?

While discussing Murakami’s potential suitors in free agency on MLB Network Radio, former general manager Jim Duquette threw out the idea of the White Sox signing him.

“The White Sox are a team on the rise… and they have some money.”

This would certainly be an intriguing fit as they do not have many players with a lot of experience. Chicago typically does not sign players out of Japan, with the last one being Tadahito Iguchi ahead of the 2005 season. With the need to sign a key player and a chance for Murakami to have a softer landing spot, this would be an intriguing position for the free agent. Murakami had an outstanding season in 2025 as he had a 1.051 OPS with 24 homers, 52 RBI, and five stolen bases in 69 games.

Murakami has a deadline of his own as his posting window expires on Dec. 22 at 5 p.m. ET. If he does not sign with a MLB team by that point, he will return to the Tokyo Yakult Swallows. Chicago could have a massive left-handed bat added into their lineup with Murakami in the middle of their order. The team has Miguel Vargas expected to play third base while Curtis Mead is on the bench as the backup infielder. If Chicago winds up landing him, it would be a massive surprise that could send shockwaves throughout Major League Baseball.

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Last year, the Chicago White Sox traded star pitcher Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox and reaped quite a return, and one of the gems of the haul was catcher Kyle Teel.

A former top prospect in Boston, Teel went on to make his big-league debut for the White Sox in 2025, bursting on to the scene in June and slashing .273/.375/.411 with eight home runs and 35 RBI over 297 plate appearances.

Known more for his offense, Teel also flashed some pretty impressive defensive chops at times, particularly with his pitch framing.

Given that Chicago is in rebuilding mode, you would think Teel would be an integral part of the team moving forward, and yet, there have been reports that the Red Sox approached the White Sox about potentially re-acquiring Teel.

But fret not, fans of the Pale Hose; it doesn’t look like Teel is going anywhere.

The White Sox have shut down the Red Sox in Kyle Teel trade discussions

Just because the Red Sox have expressed interest in trading for Teel does not mean the White Sox are going to oblige.

Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic have revealed that Chicago has absolutely “no interest” in trading Teel and have “shut down every inquiry” for the 23-year-old backstop.

Wise decision by the White Sox.

Teel was the 32nd-ranked prospect in baseball by MLB.com entering 2025 and slashed .295/.394/.492 in 50 games at Triple-A Charlotte before being promoted to the show this past season.

The Ridgewood, N.J. native was originally select by Boston with the 14th overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft and slashed .300/.401/.456 with 23 homers and 130 RBI throughout 188 games in the minor leagues between the Red Sox and the White Sox.

Teel is expected to be a critical part of Chicago’s roster next season and is under team control through 2031. The mere idea of trading him is silly.

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Chicago White Sox outfielder Luis Robert Jr. is an obvious trade candidate after the White Sox decided to pick up his $20 million option for 2026, but will they actually be able to find a home for him?

Right now, it’s looking quite difficult because of Robert’s salary.

The White Sox engaged in trade discussions with the New York Mets regarding Robert, but Jon Heyman of The New York Post has reported that talks stalled because the Mets wanted Chicago to pay down some of Robert’s $20 million price for next season.

As of right now, the White Sox do not appear to have any interest in doing that, which could make it rather challenging to move Robert this winter.

How motivated are the White Sox to trade Luis Robert Jr.?

There was a time when Robert was one of the top up and coming outfielders in all of baseball. Back in 2023, he made the All-Star team after smashing 38 home runs to go along with an .857 OPS, and he also played tremendous outfield defense.

However, the last couple of years, Robert’s value has plummeted.

The 28-year-old slashed .224/.278/.379 with 14 homers and 35 RBI in 2024, and this past season, his numbers were nearly identical, as he slashed .223/.297/.364 with 14 long balls and 53 RBI. His defense in center field has remained impressive, but also not exactly what it was in 2023.

Robert has two years of club control remaining, as he has another $20 million team option for 2027. So essentially, the Mets — or any other interested team — could view him as a rental.

When you consider Robert’s declining production and couple that with the fact that he is owed a substantial amount of money next season, the White Sox will either have to lower their demands or give in and pay some of his salary.

Whether or not they are actually willing to do that remains to be seen.

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The Chicago White Sox were not expected to fling money around this offseason, so it should come as no surprise that they have been mostly silent while other teams around baseball have been making big moves over the last week.

However, the hope was that the White Sox would at least do something to address some needs, and perhaps one of the most critical holes on their roster is at closer.

Jordan Leasure led Chicago with seven saves in 2025, but the team didn’t really have a go-to closer. Leasure also logged 3.92 ERA while issuing 4.2 walks per nine innings, so he isn’t exactly an ideal fit for the back end of the bullpen.

Relief pitchers have been flying off the board at a blistering pace, and now, the cupboard is getting pretty bare. Further compounding the issue is that Pete Fairbanks, widely viewed as a potential target for the White Sox, has now seen his price increase thanks to the fast-moving market.

Will Chicago be left holding the bag?

The Chicago White Sox are in trouble when it comes to adding a closer

Fairbanks logged a 2.83 ERA with the Tampa Bay Rays in 2025, allowing 45 hits and registering 59 strikeouts over 60.1 innings of work. His 3.63 FIP was a bit concerning, but his 1.044 WHIP was definitely impressive.

Unfortunately, the White Sox could be priced out on Fairbanks, as Noah Phalen of Southside Showdown notes.

“Fairbanks’ asking price is unclear, but closers of similar caliber have been landing $10-15 million a season on the open market,” Phalen wrote. “In a competitive market with contending teams involved, the White Sox are unlikely to be the team to overpay to sign the player and may even have to add extra to convince Fairbanks to come to a rebuilding team.”

Phalen makes a salient point. Fairbanks is 31 years old and would surely prefer to sign with a contender, which Chicago is certainly not. For that reason, the White Sox would almost certainly have to go above and beyond to convince the right-hander to take his talents to the Windy City.

This may not necessarily be a bad thing, though, as Fairbanks is clearly on the downturn based on his rapidly declining strikeout numbers.

Still, the White Sox need a closer, so the fact that they may have already been locked out of the market is depressing.

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Last December, the Chicago White Sox traded star pitcher Garrett Crochet to the Boston Red Sox in a deal that netted the White Sox four top prospects, including catcher Kyle Teel.

Teel made his big-league debut for Chicago this past June and was very impressive, slashing .273/.375/.411 with eight home runs and 35 RBI over 297 plate appearances. His defense could definitely stand to improve, but he has shown flashes of potentially being a strong defensive backstop.

Well, apparently, the Red Sox are attempting to re-acquire Teel.

Sean McAdam of MassLive.com has reported that Boston has expressed interest in the former first-round pick but that “nothing is close now” in terms of trade discussions with Chicago.

The question is, why would the White Sox move Teel at this point?

The Chicago White Sox should build with Kyle Teel moving forward

Teel is just 23 years old and displayed considerable potential in 2025. He also owns a lifetime .300/.401/.456 slash line on the minor-league level, and his plate discipline was evident in the 78 games he spent with Chicago’s big-league club this past year.

The White Sox demanded Teel be involved in the Crochet trade for a reason. Unless they can flip him for a much greater return, it wouldn’t make a ton of sense to move him, especially considering that Chicago is in rebuilding mode.

Plus, the Red Sox’s evident interest in Teel is rather strange given that they have Carlos Narvaez behind the plate. Narvaez struggled down the stretch in 2025, but he still posted solid numbers overall and was a Gold Glove finalist for Boston.

Of course, Narvaez is not quite on Teel’s level and is four years older than the White Sox catcher, so perhaps the Red Sox feel that Teel would be a strong enough upgrade to part with substantial capital for him in a trade.

Chances are, Chicago will end up holding on to Teel unless a wild offer comes through.

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Could the Chicago White Sox actually make a play for Cody Bellinger in MLB free agency?

You wouldn’t think they would have the slightest chance given that they have been one of the worst teams in baseball the past several years, but Bellinger’s agent, Scott Boras, has hinted at potential interested from the White Sox.

While speaking about Bellinger at the Winter Meetings, Boras shared a riddle in which he dropped some fairly obvious context clues for teams that are pursuing his client, and he appeared to mention the White Sox.

“It’s not for me to Judge. Great players see Red,” Boras said, via Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. “If they have a big bat Yanked out of their lineup. I haven’t Met a team that Dodges a five-tool player to Phil the center field need in a Giant step toward the playoffs. North and South. Outfielders that fly with power, they’re rare birds.

“There’s a lot of Angel investors that are looking for versatile outfielders. Other than that, Belli doesn’t have much interest.”

Could Cody Bellinger be bound for the Chicago White Sox?

The key phrase there is “North and South,” a potential reference to the North and South side of Chicago. Of course, the Sox represent the latter.

Chicago could unquestionably use Bellinger’s services in its outfield, especially with Luis Robert Jr. on the free-agent market himself. Bellinger slashed .272/.334/.480 with 29 home runs and 98 RBI over 656 plate appearances with the New York Yankees in 2025 while playing elite defense, particularly at the corner outfield positions.

The question is, would Bellinger actually want to sign with the White Sox?

You would assume that the 30-year-old would prefer to join a contender, and Chicago is definitely not that. Plus, Bellinger is projected to land a contract that spans at least five years and could be worth in the neighborhood of $200 million. Would the White Sox actually be willing to go that far for an aging player with an injury history?

Of course, we have to keep in mind that this is coming from Boras, who is the best agent in the sport for a reason. It’s entirely possible the Southsiders briefly checked in on Bellinger, but the idea of him actually putting pen to paper for the Chicago White Sox seems highly unlikely.

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The Chicago White Sox are looking for ways to improve after one of the worst two-year spans in MLB history. While the team is in a rebuilding process, it is difficult to attract significant free agents. However, the team can still be in the market for free agents looking to up their value and get some chances throughout the season. Let’s take a closer look as one free agent pitcher has been getting some interest from the Chicago White Sox.

The Chicago White Sox are showing interest in Pete Fairbanks

Scott Merkin of MLB is reporting that the Chicago White Sox have shown “preliminary interest” in free agent reliever Pete Fairbanks. Fairbanks has spent all but 21 games of his career with the Tampa Bay Rays and has showcased an ability to step up. Last season, he appeared in 61 games and was 4-5 with a 2.83 ERA and an 18:59 walk-to-strikeout ratio in 60.1 innings. He can be a valuable pitcher in the back-end of the bullpen if he joins the White Sox as he can be a veteran leader in a bullpen with zero pitchers with at least three years of MLB service time.

Fairbanks’ fastball averaged 97.3 MPH last season and his four-pitch arsenal keeps hitters off-balanced. He is predominantly a fastball and slider pitcher and does a good job of keeping the ball in the park. With Jordan Leasure and Grant Taylor in the later innings, Fairbanks can step up and fill a void in either a setup or closer role. There is no shortage of suitors as a handful of teams have shown interest in the righty.

If he were to sign with the Chicago White Sox this offseason, it also puts him in a position where he is able to be in trade talks throughout the MLB Trade Deadline anyways. It will be intriguing to see if the team sends an offer to him and if it is something the righty will consider.

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The Chicago White Sox are one team that certainly needs to improve as we head into 2026 MLB Free Agency, as they had a terrible 60-102 record in 2025. The team has some young pieces they can begin to build around, and has shown to be active in the trade market to improve its roster. However, with the ability to spend money and the ability to spend some money on a team full of young players, there is one player looking for a contract that would be the perfect fit for the Chicago White Sox.

The Chicago White Sox should target Adolis Garcia this winter

The Chicago White Sox should be aggressive in signing two-time All-Star and World Series Champion Adolis Garcia this offseason. The team is in the market for another outfielder after non-tendering Mike Tauchman to begin the offseason, and Garcia was one of the more surprising non-tendered players in the majors.

He is coming off a down season few seasons, but finished the 2025 season playing 135 games with a .665 OPS, 19 home runs, and 13 stolen bases.

Adolis Garcia’s fit with the Chicago White Sox

Garcia fits exactly what Chicago needs, as he could easily replace right fielder Brooks Baldwin in the field and give the team another bat in the middle of their lineup as well. He may have struggled with laying off some pitches outside of the strike zone, but when he gets his bat on the ball, it is going to be hit hard right on the barrel. If he signs with the White Sox, this gives him a chance to get an opportunity to play every day and possibly be a trade deadline target for a contending team looking for a bat.

Garcia hits a lot of his extra-base hits to left-center field, and the dimensions of Rate Field are very similar to what he was playing with in Texas, so the swing adjustment in that aspect is not as needed.

Being a veteran with a little chip on his shoulder could be a massive addition to the Chicago White Sox clubhouse for the 2026 season. Besides, having an outfield trio of Andrew Benintendi, Luis Robert Jr, and Adolis Garcia screams for upside.

The White Sox have some good players on the roster. Why shouldn’t they go and add another player who has proven it on the field and is a buy-low candidate?

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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.

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Though the Chicago White Sox have had trade interest in their two young backstops, Edgar Quero and Kyle Teel, general manager Chris Getz is unlikely to trade away from his young core.

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Despite there being interest in their catchers, the White Sox may have only one player on their major league roster who would draw any trade interest, and that’s Luis Robert Jr. Getz said they’re “not shopping him.” Still, he left the door open that he could be somewhere else if the deal is right.

Chris Getz isn’t “shopping” Luis Robert Jr. unless the deal is right

The White Sox made it clear before the offseason started that they would be picking up Robert Jr.’s $20 million club option, despite having his second straight down season. Essentially, on a one-year deal with another $20 million club option for 2027, the 2026 season will be a prove-it season for the 28-year-old former Silver Slugger and All-Star (2023).

Having a worse season in 2025 than in 2024, slashing .223/.297/.364 for an OPS of .661 in 110 games (10 more than 2024, 100), the White Sox have received little to no trade interest in Robert Jr. since the trade deadline. According to Getz, via MLB.com’s Scott Merkin, the White Sox aren’t “shopping” him, but would trade him if it “makes sense for both parties to work out a deal.”

“It’s very truthful that we are not shopping him, because we’re very comfortable having him in a White Sox uniform, knowing what he’s capable of doing. Now if it makes sense for both parties to work out a deal, then so be it. But we’re planning on him being in uniform for us next year,” Getz said to Merkin.

Getz on trade talk involving Luis Robert Jr.: "It’s very truthful that we are not shopping him, because we’re very comfortable having him in a White Sox uniform, knowing what he’s capable of doing. Now if it makes sense for both parties to work out a deal, then so be it …

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) November 19, 2025

More Getz on Robert: ".. But we’re planning on him being in uniform for us next year."

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) November 19, 2025

The White Sox need to cut ties with Luis Robert Jr.

Other than outfielders Andrew Benintendi (10 years) and Mike Tauchman (eight years), Robert Jr. has the third most service time on the team at six years. Owed the most on the team — Benintendi second at $17.1 million — Getz and the White Sox should consider cutting ties with the former 2020 Gold Glove winner and getting whatever they can for them.

The White Sox can take a chance and hope that Robert Jr. starts the first half off on the right foot and stays healthy, to get more in return, but that’s unlikely given his recent track record.

Robert Jr. hit .161 with an OPS of .310 and struck out 34 times in 87 at-bats last April, and appeared in four games in April 2024 due to a right hip flexor strain. Even in his All-Star season, Robert Jr. hit .202 with an OPS of .662 and struck out 28 times in 100 at-bats (27 games) in April.

Unlikely to be with the White Sox long term, and them needing to acquire more starting pitching to add to their young position player core, the White Sox could look to flip him to the New York Mets for right-hander Kodai Senga. Senga is under control for 2026 ($15 million) & 2027 ($15 million) with a club option for 2028 ($15 million).

Adding him would give the White Sox a solid arm to lead their young rotation, while helping the Mets fill their need in centerfield, which has been a problem for them.

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The Chicago White Sox enter the offseason needing to add veteran players to their major league roster to help their young core grow.

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After general manager Chris Getz flipped-flopped on whether the White Sox would sign free agents past the 2026 season, the White Sox have kicked off their offseason by making a couple of trades with the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays.

The Chicago White Sox add pitching depth, acquiring left-hander Chris Murphy from the Red Sox

Though the jury is still out on what Getz will do in free agency, he has shown his willingness to acquire under-the-radar talent through the trade market. Getz on Tuesday made a shrewd trade with the Red Sox to acquire left-hander Chris Murphy in exchange for minor league catcher Ronny Hernandez.

The Chicago White Sox have acquired left-handed pitcher Chris Murphy from the Boston Red Sox in exchange for minor-league catcher Ronny Hernández. pic.twitter.com/GVyxcDgLUG

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) November 18, 2025

A former sixth-round pick of the Red Sox in the 2019 MLB Draft out of the University of San Diego, Murphy will add to the White Sox bullpen, which was a thorn in their side in 2025. In 23 games with the Red Sox, Murphy had a 3-0 record with a 3.12 ERA and struck out 30 batters in 34.2 innings.

However, Murphy’s one flaw has been his lack of command, having 20 walks (one intentional walk) for a 5.2 walks per nine.

Chris Getz didn’t forget to add some position player talent in the White Sox trade with the Rays

Swapping pitching for hitting, Getz acquired two interesting position players from the Rays, sending right-handers Yoendrys Gomez and Steven Wilson to them in exchange for outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Tanner Murray.

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

Murray and Pereira should be in the mix to make the White Sox Opening Day roster, given their need for outfield and infield depth.

Pereira has seen parts of two seasons in the big leagues, appearing in 50 games between the Rays and the New York Yankees and slashing .146/.227/.215 for an OPS of .465. In 78 games in Triple-A, the 24-year-old slashed .256/.359/.508 for an OPS of .868.

Murray has spent his entire professional career in the minor leagues (five seasons) and performed well in 137 games at Triple-A last year. Slashing .241/.299/.400 for an OPS of .700, Murray hit a career high 18 home runs, which could help the 26-year-old to win a job next season.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Though the Chicago White Sox enter the offseason having their third straight year of 100+ losses (60-102), they can hang their heads high and feel optimistic that things could change in 2026, thanks to their young core led by Colson Montgomery finding success.

More News: Chicago White Sox have one player ‘vying’ for a 40-man roster spot

With their young players taking a step forward and the front office willing to “increase payroll,” the White Sox must sign some veterans who have won before to help mold this team into a winner. The White Sox took their first step in building their roster for next season, deciding to pick up Luis Robert Jr.’s club option, while Martin Perez will be searching for a better deal in free agency.

The Chicago White Sox decide to bring back Luis Robert Jr., while Martin Perez departs

Since the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series on Saturday against the Toronto Blue Jays, teams and players have until Thursday to accept or decline any options (club, player, or mutual). Robert Jr. and Perez were the White Sox’s only two players with options this offseason, announcing on Tuesday that they will be picking up Robert Jr. $20 million club option, with Perez declining his side of a $10 million mutual option.

Perez will receive a $1.5 million buyout for opting out of his option.

The Chicago White Sox exercised the $20-million option on the contract of outfielder Luis Robert Jr. for the 2026 season, while left-handed pitcher Martín Pérez has declined the $10-million mutual option for 2026 and will receive a $1.5-million buyout.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) November 4, 2025

Perez signed a one-year $5 million contract with the White Sox ahead of the 2025 season, which didn’t go according to plan, as Perez missed four months of the season due to elbow inflammation in his left arm. Perez would return to pitch down the stretch and finish the season going 1-6 with a 3.54 ERA in 56.0 innings (11 games, 10 starts).

The White Sox will count on Luis Robert Jr. to step up in 2026

After two straight down seasons, hitting .224 with an OPS of .657 in 2024 and .223 with an OPS of .661 in 2025, the White Sox will need Robert Jr. to get back to his 2023 self, where he was an All-Star, Silver Slugger winner, and finished in 12th place for the MVP vote, to be successful next season.

However, there is some concern with Robert Jr.’s health heading into next season, as he finished the season on the injured list with a hamstring strain, his second of the season. The White Sox should take caution with Robert Jr. moving forward, as these tend to linger.

For the White Sox to be competitive in 2026, it will be because their young core took a step forward in their development, but ultimately, if Robert Jr. returns to form.

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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.

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The Chicago White Sox have dealt with injuries all season and are no strangers to finding players to replace those on the injured list. In the last few weeks, the White Sox have seen injuries to Luis Robert Jr., who suffered his second hamstring injury this season, and Miguel Vargas, who thankfully was reinstated from the injured list to play against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The White Sox had many dealings with the Rays at the Trade Deadline this season, trading right-hander Adrian Houser to the Rays before the deadline ended, and minor league infielder Tristan Gray a few days before. Gray was a part of a tough moment for the White Sox pitching staff, as he was the batter at the plate when one of their top relievers had to leave the game due to an injury.

Chicago White Sox top reliever leaves with a concerning injury

Grant Taylor has been one of the best arms in the White Sox bullpen, which has proven to be a liability all season, and has only converted 27 saves in 44 opportunities. Taylor is the White Sox’s second leader in saves this season (four), three behind Jordan Leasure (seven), who is the season leader, with Mike Vasil (four) sitting in the third spot.

According to the White Sox, Taylor left last night’s games in the ninth inning due to a right groin strain. Taylor had been facing former White Sox Tristan Gray before leaving the game. Taylor had Gray in a 1-0 count before departing.

“Grant Taylor left tonight’s game with a right groin strain. He will be further evaluated tomorrow.”

Grant Taylor left tonight’s game with a right groin strain. He will be further evaluated tomorrow.

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

The White Sox need to finish strong

There are only 16 games left in the regular season, and the White Sox are on pace to finish the season on a high note. Starting the month at 7-2, the White Sox, thanks to the strong play by their rookies, can finish the season knowing they’re playing good baseball, which helps their confidence heading into next season.

The White Sox may look to slow-play this injury with Taylor, as his fellow prospect, Noah Schultz, had his season cut short with his second knee injury. Both are key to the rebuild, and must be healthy heading into next season.

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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.

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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.

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The Chicago White Sox enter the last month of the season with a record of 49-88, which is eight games better than their record from last season (41-121). Thankfully, the White Sox won’t come close to their loss record from last season, but they could lose fewer than 100 games if they play their cards right.

The White Sox will have a tough time doing so, as they’ll be without Luis Robert Jr. and Miguel Vargas, who both look like they’ll miss the rest of the year. Thankfully, the White Sox have Colson Montgomery, Chase Meidroth, Lenyn Sosa, Kyle Teel, and others to help pick up the slack.

The White Sox will have more help now that rosters have expanded to 28 players, with them adding one arm to their bullpen and one bat off the bench.

The Chicago White Sox add two players as rosters expand

With the calendar turning to September, organizations can expand their rosters from 26 players to 28 players. The White Sox did just that, as every other team did, by adding left-hander Fraser Ellard to the bullpen and infielder Bryan Ramos to the bench ahead of their series with the Minnesota Twins.

“Prior to today’s series opener at Minnesota, the Chicago White Sox recalled left-handed pitcher Fraser Ellard and infielder Bryan Ramos from Class AAA Charlotte.”

Prior to today’s series opener at Minnesota, the Chicago White Sox recalled left-handed pitcher Fraser Ellard and infielder Bryan Ramos from Class AAA Charlotte.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) September 1, 2025

Ellard did appear in eight games for the White Sox this season, having a 0-2 record with a 5.87 ERA, but has spent most of the season in the minor leagues. While with the Charlotte Knights, Ellard had a 2-1 record with a 6.48 ERA in 25.0 innings (23 games).

Ramos could be battling for a position for next season

Ramos getting called up is an interesting move, as he was supposed to break out of spring training with the team before injuries took over. Since then, he’s spent his season with the Knights, hitting .218/.317/.391 for an OPS of .708 in 95 games.

Ramos should get some chances to play since Vargas will likely miss the rest of this season. With Curtis Mead expected to get the bulk of the duties at first with Vargas out, Ramos needs to make the most of his opportunities to make an impression on Will Venable.

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The Chicago White Sox have had a few things to celebrate this season, even though it’s another year of rebuilding. This season marked the 20th anniversary of their World Series Championship, which the organization honored. The organization also commemorated a statue to Mark Buehrle for his perfect game.

Other notable events the White Sox have hosted this season include a tribute to their former owner, Bill Veeck, an honor for the newly minted Pope Leo XIV, a Chicago native and White Sox fan, and former Chicago Bulls legend Derrick Rose throwing out the ceremonial first pitch. The next big event for the White Sox will be hosting a Hispanic Heritage Night on September 19th and 20th, including a special guest and a former White Sox great throwing out the first pitch on the 19th.

Chicago White Sox former All-Star to throw out first pitch for Hispanic Heritage Night

There will be one special guest in attendance for the White Sox when they host Hispanic Heritage Night on September 19th and 20th, with them announcing, per MLB.com’s Scott Merkin, that former White Sox All-Star, MVP, and Rookie of the Year, José Abreu, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch on September 19th when the White Sox take on the San Diego Padres.

“José Abreu will return to the ballpark on Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20. More details to follow but he will throw the ceremonial first pitch on Hispanic Heritage Night on the 19th, per White” (via Scott Merkin)

José Abreu will return to the ballpark on Friday, Sept. 19 and Saturday, Sept. 20. More details to follow but he will throw the ceremonial first pitch on Hispanic Heritage Night on the 19th, per White Sox.

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) August 29, 2025

Could Abreu’s return to Chicago spark a reunion?

Abreu spent nine seasons with the White Sox (2014-2022) and is arguably one of their all-time great players. He could also be considered their second or third-best first baseman behind Paul Konerko or Hall of Famer Frank Thomas.

In his nine seasons with the White Sox, Abreu had a WAR of 31.3 and hit .292/.354/.506 for an OPS and OPS+ of .860 135. Abreu was also a three-time All-Star with the White Sox, was a three-time Silver Slugger award winner, the 2014 Rookie of the Year, and was the 2020 American League MVP.

Abreu returning to throw out the first pitch on September 19th will bring some nostalgia back to some fans who remember his time with the organization. Abreu has not had a successful career after leaving the White Sox and Sox, and a possible reunion could and should be in order, especially with the team needing more veterans in their club and help over at first base.

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The Chicago White Sox have had a season filled with injuries, which began in spring training when pitchers dropped like flies after undergoing Tommy John surgery. Sadly, those injuries have persisted as of late, with more players hitting the injured list.

The White Sox’s injuries reared their ugly head again when Luis Robert Jr. suffered a grade 2 hamstring strain on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals, which could cost him the rest of this season. Now it appears another player will likely miss the rest of this season, as Miguel Vargas also suffered a devastating injury in game one versus the New York Yankees.

Chicago White Sox infielder Miguel Vargas leaves the game with a wrist injury

It looks like the White Sox have lost another player for the rest of the season, as Vargas left tonight’s game against the Yankees after he suffered a wrist injury when attempting to complete the out over at first base. Curtis Mead’s wild throw from third base pulled Vargas into the basepath, connecting his wrist to Aaron Judge’s thigh.

Vargas immediately went down to the ground in what looked to be agonizing pain, as the ball went over towards the first base dugout, allowing Ben Rice to score from first base and Judge to advance to second base.

“Miguel Vargas exited tonight’s game holding his left wrist after this play at first base”

Miguel Vargas exited tonight’s game holding his left wrist after this play at first base

pic.twitter.com/OsBECsei7o

— Sox On 35th (@SoxOn35th) August 29, 2025

Vargas’s exit from the game came three innings after he hit his first career grand slam to tie the game up after the White Sox were down 4-0.

“MIGUEL VARGAS GRAND SLAM”

MIGUEL VARGAS GRAND SLAM pic.twitter.com/YRby6kEIat

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 29, 2025

The White Sox will need to tread water for the rest of the season

With under 30 games remaining in the regular season, the White Sox will try to tread water as best they can to get through the rest of the year unscathed. Not having Robert Jr. and now Vargas will not make things easy, but the White Sox have proven resilient this season.

Players like Colson Montgomery, Lenyn Sosa, and Chase Meidroth, to name a few, will all need to step up in their absences. All have shown they’re capable and will be relied upon to finish the season strong.

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The Chicago White Sox will open up a four-game series with the New York Yankees, who look to improve their standing in the American League East. The Yankees sit 4.5 games back of the Toronto Blue Jays for the lead in the East and hold a game-and-a-half advantage for the second Wild Card.

The White Sox will hopefully give the Yankees some trouble, but it will be hard without their centerfielder, Luis Robert Jr., who suffered a grade 2 hamstring injury in Tuesday’s loss to the Kansas City Royals. Robert Jr. had been swinging one of the hotter bats in the White Sox lineup, and not having him for potentially the rest of the year will hurt the lineup.

Ahead of their series with the Yankees, the White Sox made some moves in their bullpen, swapping out a couple of lefties.

The Chicago White Sox swap out one lefty for another before the series with the Yankees

The White Sox decided to option left-hander Tyler Gilbert after his disastrous outing on Wednesday versus the Royals, in which he allowed six of the Royals’ 12 runs to option him to Triple-A, and recall left-hander Cam Booser to take his place. Both Booser and Gilbert have spent time shuttling between Charlotte and Chicago, as both have been suitable when needed.

“Prior to tonight’s series opener vs. New York-AL, the Chicago White Sox recalled left-handed pitcher Cam Booser from Class AAA Charlotte and optioned left-hander Tyler Gilbert to Charlotte.”

The shuffling in the bullpen continues with Booser getting recalled

Booser has been okay for the White Sox this season after getting traded over from the Boston Red Sox in the offseason. In 32 appearances this season, Booser has a 1-4 record with a 4.85 ERA and has held opposing hitters to a .214 batting average. Booser also has eight holds and one save in 26.0 innings.

As for Gilbert, he’s been virtually the same as Booser, but has opened three games for the White Sox this year. In 37 appearances, Gilbert has a 4-1 record with a 4.61 ERA and has two holds in 41.0 innings. Gilbert likely won’t be down in Charlotte long, as he will be one of the pitchers who could be called up when the roster expands in September.

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The Chicago White Sox will welcome the New York Yankees to town for a nice four-game weekend series, which hopefully will be better than the series they had with their divisional opponent, the Kansas City Royals. The White Sox dropped the finale 12-1, with Aaron Civale and Tyler Gilbert giving up 11 of the 12 Royals runs.

The biggest news from the series and heading into their series with the Yankees is that they’ll be without centerfielder Luis Robert Jr., as he suffered what could be a potential season-ending injury on Tuesday.

The Chicago White Sox potentially lose Rober Jr. for the rest of the season

This season has had its ups and downs, but thankfully, it has been better than last year, as the White Sox won’t repeat, nor come close to their loss record from a year ago. However, things may get difficult down the homestretch, as according to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin, Robert Jr. likely played his last game of the year on Tuesday, as he suffered a grade 2 hamstring strain per general manager Chris Getz.

With 29 games left, Getz stated Robert Jr. will be out weeks, which means his season is over. When asked how this affects Robert Jr.’s status with the club going into 2026, Getz firmly stated that they (the White Sox) are committed to him.

“Luis Robert has a grade 2 strain per Chris Getz. He’ll be out weeks, possibly the rest of the season with time running out on 25. As far as the future, Getz strongly stated they remain committed to Robert.”

Luis Robert has a grade 2 strain per Chris Getz. He'll be out weeks, possibly the rest of the season with time running out on 25. As far as the future, Getz strongly stated they remain committed to Robert.

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) August 27, 2025

To take Robert Jr.’s spot on the roster, the White Sox recalled outfielder Will Robertson from Triple-A. Robertson was traded to the White Sox from the Toronto Blue Jays in a trade earlier this season.

“Prior to tonight’s series finale vs. Kansas City, the Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain and recalled outfielder Will Robertson from Class AAA Charlotte.”

Prior to tonight’s series finale vs. Kansas City, the Chicago White Sox placed outfielder Luis Robert Jr. on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain and recalled outfielder Will Robertson from Class AAA Charlotte.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 27, 2025

The White Sox should be cautious with Robert Jr. moving forward for 2026 and beyond

Robert Jr.’s potential absence for the rest of this season after a resurgence in his swing since the All-Star break is disappointing, to say the least. After hitting below .200 for most of the year, the 28-year-old (turned 28 on August 3rd) has brought his season average to .223 and hit 14 home runs while driving in 53 RBIs in 110 games this season.

Even though Robert Jr. has bettered himself at the plate and maintained playing a plus defensive centerfield, and being one of the White Sox’s best baserunners, this isn’t his first hamstring injury. Robert Jr. had a stint on the 10-day injured list earlier this season (June 28-July 8) for the same injury.

Robert Jr., having these lower-body soft tissue injuries, should give Getz and the White Sox some concern heading into next year, as hamstring injuries, especially of this nature, can affect the rest of a player’s career. Owed a $20 million option for next season, and having had three major lower-body injuries in three seasons, should make Getz rethink his comments about committing to him.

Who knows, maybe the White Sox will pick up Robert Jr.’s option for next year, and he will come back next year and possibly be the player he was in the second half of this season. However, that remains to be seen, as Robert Jr. hasn’t played more than 115 games since 2023, playing 10 more this season than in 2024 (100).

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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— 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.

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The Chicago White Sox have gotten off to a hot start in the second half, with Colson Montgomery being the hottest hitter since the All-Star break. Even though things have been going well for the White Sox, they have had a few rough spots, as a couple of their players have gotten hurt and have gone on the injured list.

The White Sox have had to do some roster shuffling because of those injuries and have made three more moves to their roster ahead of their three-game series with the Seattle Mariners.

Chicago White Sox make three roster moves ahead of series with the Seattle Mariners

The White Sox, ahead of their series with the Mariners, announced they have recalled left-hander Bryan Hudson from Charlotte while optioning right-hander Owen White to Triple-A to make room for Hudson on the roster. The White Sox also reinstated first baseman Tim Elko from the 10-day injured list after he completed his rehab assignment and optioned him to Triple-A.

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

Hudson is a nice piece to add to their bullpen

Hudson, 28, was claimed off waivers by the White Sox with Elvis Peguero from the Milwaukee Brewersorganization on Sunday. A former third-round draft pick of the White Sox’s crosstown rival, the Chicago Cubs, Hudson has seen parts of three seasons in the big leagues, two with the Brewers and one with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 12 games with the Brewers this season, Hudson has a 0-1 record with a 4.35 ERA in 10.1 innings.

Hudson should help lock down the middle innings for the White Sox, as he has had success being a big league reliever, with his best season being last year when he had a 1.73 ERA in 62.1 innings.

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The Chicago White Sox have been great to begin the second half, going 10-5 in the first 15 games, and taking series from the Tampa Bay Rays, Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, and the Los Angeles Angels. Led by shortstop Colson Montgomery, a home run-hitting machine, hitting seven in the White Sox’s 15-game stretch.

Although the White Sox were one of the hottest teams and had pieces to trade at the Trade Deadline to add to their young core, they failed to have the big deadline fans thought they would have. They did make some moves after the deadline by finding a couple of interesting arms on the waiver wire from the Milwaukee Brewers, who could turn into something.

In acquiring those arms, the White Sox parted ways with reliever Jesse Scholtens, who had been pitching in their minor league system for the past two seasons. Placed on waivers after getting designated for assignment, Scholtens luckily landed with a new team.

Former Chicago White Sox reliever Jesse Scholtens lands with a new team

The White Sox during the Trade Deadline primarily dealt with the Tampa Bay Rays, with whom they received infielder Tristian Gray and Adrian Houser from the White Sox. The White Sox also dealt with the Rays in May when they traded catcher Matt Thaiss to them for outfielder Dru Baker.

Well, the White Sox and Rays’ paths have crossed once again, as the White Sox announced that the Rays had claimed Scholtens off waivers from them.

“RHP Jesse Scholtens has been claimed by Tampa Bay off waivers.”

RHP Jesse Scholtens has been claimed by Tampa Bay off waivers.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 4, 2025

The White Sox let go of a career minor league pitcher

Scholtens, 31, was a former ninth-round draft pick of the San Diego Padres in 2016 and had spent most of his season down in the minors for the White Sox and hadn’t appeared in a big league game since 2023. In 10 games (eight starts), Scholten had a 1-1 record with a 5.25 ERA in 36.0 innings.

Knowing how the Rays operate and how well they can develop pitching, they might be able to unlock something with Scholtens, even at 31. This move could ultimately be another move that ends with a player finding success after leaving the White Sox.

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The Chicago White Sox let down their fans when they didn’t do much to improve the roster via the Trade Deadline, and opted to remain virtually silent. They did lock in a trade just as the deadline was about to expire, sending Adrian Houser to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for Curtis Mead and two other prospects.

The White Sox added Mead to their roster for today’s game versus the Los Angeles Angels after placing Miguel Vargas on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. Even though the White Sox didn’t do as much at the deadline as people thought, they did claim two interesting pitchers off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers, who are known for generating good pitchers.

Chicago White Sox claim two interesting arms from the Milwaukee Brewers

The White Sox have made another roster move ahead of today’s game with the Angels, announcing that they have claimed left-handed pitcher Bryan Hudson and right-handed pitcher Elvis Peguero from the Brewers and optioned them to Triple-A Charlotte. Alongside adding Hudson and Peguero, the White Sox have designated right-hander Jesse Scholtens for assignment.

“The Chicago White Sox have claimed left-handed pitcher Bryan Hudson and right-hander Elvis Peguero off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers and designated right-hander Jesse Scholtens for assignment.

Hudson and Peguero both have been optioned to Class AAA Charlotte.”

The Chicago White Sox have claimed left-handed pitcher Bryan Hudson and right-hander Elvis Peguero off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers and designated right-hander Jesse Scholtens for assignment.

Hudson and Peguero both have been optioned to Class AAA Charlotte.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 3, 2025

This isn’t the White Sox’s first dealings with the Brewers this season, as they made a trade that sent them first baseman Andrew Vaughn for right-hander Aaron Civale in June. Since getting traded, Vaughn has gone off for the Brewers becoming one of their hottest hitters, while Civale has been hit or miss.

Scholtens, 31, was a former ninth-round draft pick of the San Diego Padres in 2016 and had spent most of his season down in the minors for the White Sox and hadn’t appeared in a big league game since 2023. In 10 games (eight starts), Scholten had a 1-1 record with a 5.25 ERA in 36.0 innings.

The White Sox could get good use out of Hudson and Peguero

Picking up Hudson and Peguero could benefit the White Sox in the end, as the Brewers are known for developing quality arms. Hudson, 28, was a former third-round draft pick of the White Sox’s crosstown rival, the Chicago Cubs, and has seen parts of three seasons in the big leagues, two with the Brewers and one with the Los Angeles Dodgers. In 12 games with the Brewers this season, Hudson has a 0-1 record with a 4.35 ERA in 10.1 innings.

Overall, Hudson has a 2.66 ERA in 61 career games, and his best season came in 2024 when he was 6-1 with a 1.73 ERA in 62.1 innings. Peguero, also 28, has two more years of service time under his belt than Hudson, having seen five big league seasons. Peguero has only appeared in six games for the Brew Crew this season, having a 4.91 ERA in 7.1 innings.

Both Hudson and Peguero provide the White Sox with valuable pitching depth and could be up in their bullpen sooner rather than later.

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The Chicago White Sox had a disastrous Trade Deadline, as they did little to improve their roster. They failed to trade their best piece, Luis Robert Jr., with USA Today Baseball Insider Bob Nightengale reporting that the White Sox’s asking price for their Gold Glove centerfielder was too high, after having a horrible first half of the season.

Thankfully, the White Sox did manage to trade right-hander Adrian Houser to the Tampa Bay Rays for a package of three prospects, led by third baseman Curtis Mead. Mead joined the White Sox for their series finale with the Los Angeles Angels after one of their hot bats went down with an injury.

Chicago White Sox place one of their hot hitters on the injured list

Before today’s finale with the Angels, the White Sox announced that they had placed Vargas on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to yesterday, with a left oblique strain. Taking Vargas’s place on the roster while he recovers is third baseman Curtis Mead.

“Prior to today’s series finale at Los Angeles-AL, the Chicago White Sox placed infielder Miguel Vargas on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to August 2) with a left oblique strain and recalled infielder Curtis Mead from Class AAA Charlotte.”

Prior to today’s series finale at Los Angeles-AL, the Chicago White Sox placed infielder Miguel Vargas on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to August 2) with a left oblique strain and recalled infielder Curtis Mead from Class AAA Charlotte.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 3, 2025

Before going on the injured list, Vargas was one of five White Sox hitters who had become hot at the plate since the All-Star break, hitting .296, slugging .519, and driving in nine RBIs, according to CHSN. Vargas, overall in 106 games, is hitting .229/.305/.402 for an OPS and OPS+ of .707 and 96.

“This. We’d like to talk about this.”

This. We'd like to talk about this. pic.twitter.com/DPSmeSSq5t

— White Sox on CHSN (@CHSN_WhiteSox) August 3, 2025

An opportunity for Mead

Vargas going on the injured list could spell an opportunity for Mead, as he could see a decent amount of playing time. Strangely, even though Mead is on the roster, he is not in the lineup for this afternoon’s game, as Will Venable decided to play Lenyn Sosa at first and Brooks Baldwin over at third base, Mead’s two top positions. Mead does have the ability to play second base as well, but Venable decided to give Josh Rojas the start.

“Ready for Sunday baseball!”

Ready for Sunday baseball! pic.twitter.com/vsSx3UlFoA

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) August 3, 2025

Mead, 24, has split his time between the big leagues and Triple-A this season. In 49 games with the Rays, Mead has hit .226/.318/.339 for an OPS of .657, while at Triple-A, he hit .300/.391/.517 for an OPS of .908 in 16 games.

A former top prospect of the Philadelphia Phillies and the Rays, Mead hasn’t fully lived up to his potential since becoming a big leaguer. Hopefully, now that he’s with the White Sox, where the expectations are lower, he can live up to that potential and become a member of the core the White Sox are building. Still young enough, there is still time for Mead to turn things around and become a productive big leaguer.

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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.

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The Chicago White Sox have once again fumbled their chances to add prospects to their roster, as they chose to stand firm for the most part. The White Sox didn’t trade Luis Robert Jr., who is playing the best baseball he’s played all season, which is a head-scratcher.

The White Sox also chose to hang on to Aaron Civale, who they should’ve traded, but his struggles since becoming a White Sox likely decreased his value. The White Sox did trade a guy they needed to move, with Adrian Houser going to the American League East.

Chicago White Sox do make one big move amid a disappointing deadline

The White Sox had a disappointing deadline, failing to move most of the pieces they should have. Thankfully, the White Sox did trade Houser, with ESPN’s Jeff Passan reporting that they have traded Houser to the Tampa Bay Rays.

“The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring Adrian Houser from the White Sox, source tells ESPN.”

The Tampa Bay Rays are acquiring Adrian Houser from the White Sox, source tells ESPN.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) July 31, 2025

The name most significant coming back to the White Sox in exchange for Houser is 24-year-old Curtis Mead, a native of Australia. Mead hit .226/.318/.339 for an OPS and OPS+ of .657 and 85 in 49 games for the Rays.

A good move for the White Sox

The White Sox getting anything in return for Houser is a win, with him only signing with the team in May after signing a minor-league deal at the beginning of the season. Houser, in 11 starts for the White Sox, pitched to a 6-2 record with a 2.10 ERA in 68.2 innings.

The White Sox, even though they didn’t do much, still have to look forward to the second half, with their young guys leading the way. The White Sox, who were off today, will open a three-game series in Los Angeles versus the Los Angeles Angels tomorrow, with their starter TBD at the moment with Houser getting traded. 

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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.

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The Chicago White Sox began their trading season yesterday by trading outfielder Austin Slater to the New York Yankees for Gage Ziehl. Known for his command, Ziehl is now the White Sox’s No. 14 prospect and could quickly find his way onto the big league roster in the next couple of seasons.

The White Sox still have more moves to make, as the Trade Deadline is now less than six hours away. The White Sox still have their top two pieces available, Luis Robert Jr. and Adrian Houser, with both securing them a decent return package. The White Sox have options when it comes to Houser, with a lot of teams needing a quality arm. Robert Jr.’s market, however, has dwindled to three teams, all of whom are in contention for the top team in the National League.

Chicago White Sox dwindle Luis Robert Jr.’s market down to three teams

The Trade Deadline has already proven to be a heartpounder, with a few blockbusters trades occurring. The White Sox won’t be one of those teams pulling off a blockbuster trade, but they can make one that will put them in the right direction.

Trading Robert Jr. will do just that, with him finally swinging a hot bat, and according to former general manager and writer for The Athletic, Jim Bowden, the White Sox have narrowed Robert Jr.’s market down to the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies, and the San Diego Padres.

“The #WhiteSox continue conversations regarding trading OF Luis Robert, Jr. with the #Mets #Phillies and #Padres still involved to some extent.”

The #WhiteSox continue conversations regarding trading OF Luis Robert, Jr. with the #Mets #Phillies and #Padres still involved to some extent.

— Jim Bowden (@JimBowdenGM) July 31, 2025

The Padres could be less likely to trade for Robert Jr., as they just pulled off a blockbuster deal with the Athletics, which saw them acquire star closer Mason Miller and left-handed pitcher J.P. Sears. The Phillies and Mets, however, still have prospects to play with and could easily swing a deal for the White Sox’s Gold Glove centerfielder.

“The Athletics are reportedly receiving four prospects, including MLB’s No. 3 prospect Leo De Vries, in return for RHP Mason Miller and LHP JP Sears.”

The Athletics are reportedly receiving four prospects, including MLB's No. 3 prospect Leo De Vries, in return for RHP Mason Miller and LHP JP Sears. pic.twitter.com/AlSSW2oeTA

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) July 31, 2025

Robert Jr. should be on the move

In all likelihood, the White Sox will find the deal they’re looking for, and will likely be playing for another team by the 6 p.m. Eastern deadline. Robert Jr. had a horrible first half, which saw him hit under .200, but he has turned things around, hitting .346 with an OPS of .876 in his last seven games.

A former Silver Slugger award winner and Gold Glover in 2023, Robert Jr. is showing he’s more of the player he was in 2023 in the second half than he was in the first half of this season. A change of scenery could do wonders for the man they call La Pantera, and it could be coming at any time.

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The Chicago White Sox started this trade season off small by sending 29-year-old infielder Tristan Gray to the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. Since then, the White Sox have been quiet as they wait for the best offer for the two top trade pieces they have available in Luis Robert Jr. and Adrian Houser.

With the Trade Deadline slated to expire at 6 pm tomorrow, the White Sox are not wasting any time trading away some of their other expiring contracts, as they’ve officially begun the fire sale.

Chicago White Sox traded veteran outfielder to the New York Yankees for a pitching prospect

The White Sox have finally begun trading away players on their big league roster, announcing that they have traded 32-year-old outfielder/designated hitter Austin Slater to the New York Yankees in exchange for minor-league pitcher Gage Ziehl. In a corresponding move to take Slater’s spot on the 26-man roster, the White Sox announced that they’ve recalled outfielder Will Robertson from Triple-A Charlotte.

“Prior to today’s series finale vs. Philadelphia, the Chicago White Sox acquired minor-league right-handed pitcher Gage Ziehl from the New York Yankees in exchange for outfielder Austin Slater and recalled outfielder Will Robertson from Class AAA Charlotte.”

Prior to today’s series finale vs. Philadelphia, the Chicago White Sox acquired minor-league right-handed pitcher Gage Ziehl from the New York Yankees in exchange for outfielder Austin Slater and recalled outfielder Will Robertson from Class AAA Charlotte.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 30, 2025

Slater signed a one-year contract with the White Sox over the offseason and was a candidate to be traded at the deadline. Slater spent some time on the injured list with a hamstring issue, but did appear in 51 games for the White Sox this season. Slater hit .236/.299/.423 for an OPS of .722 and hit five home runs in those 51 games.

Moving forward for the White Sox

Trading Slater is the first move in what hopefully will be many, as the White Sox need a solid deadline to put their roster in a better position to be competitive next season. Now that Slater is gone, and depending on what they do next, Robertson should get a good look in the outfield for the rest of this season.

Acquired from the Toronto Blue Jays, Robertson has been a decent hitter in the minor leagues, with a .790 OPS in 509 games. In 70 games between the Blue Jays and the White Sox Triple-A teams, Robertson has hit .296/.398/.606 for an OPS of 1.004.

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The Chicago White Sox are one of this year’s sellers for the Trade Deadline, and should have a good chance at landing a deal that can make them more competitive next season. The White Sox have two names who will surely be on the move at this deadline: Adrian Houser and Luis Robert Jr.

With the deadline less than a week away, the White Sox appear to have begun trading some players away, with the first domino falling.

Chicago White Sox traded quad-A outfielder to the Rays

The first domino of what should be a fire sale fell for the White Sox, with Baseball Insider Robert Murray reporting that the Tampa Bay Rays acquired 29-year-old outfielder Tristan Gray in exchange for cash considerations. The White Sox signed Gray to a minor league contract before the season, with him spending most of the season down with their Triple-A affiliate.

“Sources: The Rays are acquiring infielder Tristan Gray from the White Sox for cash.”

Sources: The Rays are acquiring infielder Tristan Gray from the White Sox for cash.

— Robert Murray (@ByRobertMurray) July 26, 2025

Gray, in 72 games with the Charlotte Knights, did well, hitting .270/.333/.472 for an OPS of .805. The White Sox did call Gray up to their big league roster for a day, but he was optioned the following day upon Luis Robert Jr. coming off the IL.

Nailing this deadline

The White Sox and general manager Chris Getz need to nail their trades at this deadline to put the team in a more competitive position next year. The White Sox have found their core and need to add players who can help round out the roster.

With guys like Colson Montgomery and Kyle Teel showing promise in the big leagues, and Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, and Braden Montgomery still waiting in the wings, the White Sox are proving not to be reckoned with for the future.

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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.

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The Chicago White Sox will be a team selling at this year’s Trade Deadline, with a few notable players who could help them in their rebuild. The best assets the White Sox have available is right-hander Adrian Houser, who’s had a solid first half, and one of the best seasons of his career.

The second-best option the White Sox have to bring back a decent package is Luis Robert Jr. Robert Jr. has had a shaky first half of the season, but has seemingly turned it around at the plate and has gotten off to a hot start in the second half. Having Robert Jr. get hot and find his stroke at the plate at the right time will help elevate other teams’ worries that he hasn’t fallen off and could be worth taking a chance on.

Outside of Houser and Robert Jr., two players in the White Sox bullpen are having success and could be the next to get traded.

Two relievers that could get traded by the Chicago White Sox at the deadline

All eyes appear to be on when Houser and Robert Jr. will be getting traded, with little attention paid to relievers Dan Altavilla and Steven Wilson, who have been impeccable out of the bullpen for the White Sox this season. Altavilla and Wilson didn’t start the season on the White Sox Opening Day roster, and instead started in the minor leagues.

However, given the trials of a 162-game season, injuries occurred, which led to both getting a shot to fill a role in the bullpen. Both have sub-3.00 ERAs for the season, with Altavilla having the better of the two with a 1.48 ERA in 22 appearances. Wilson, for his part, has a 2.53 ERA in 34 appearances this season.

Both have proven to be great in high-leverage spots as well, with Altavilla posting a 0.00 ERA in the sixth, seventh, and eighth, while Wilson has a 0.00 ERA in the sixth, a 2.45 ERA in the seventh, and a 3.86 ERA in the eighth.

The one need for teams contending for the World Series this season is finding a high-quality bullpen arm who can get big outs in big spots. Altavilla and Wilson have postseason experience, though it’s not great for either, with Altavilla having a 4.50 ERA in two appearances in 2020, and Wilson a 4.91 ERA in four appearances in 2022. Ironically, both pitchers pitched for the San Diego Padres in the postseason.

The White Sox can capitalize on contending teams’ needs

If the White Sox want to be successful at the deadline and set themselves up to have a great season next year, they’ll have to capitalize on their leverage. Having two relievers who are performing well will help the White Sox, as that’s the biggest need for teams heading into the deadline.

Altavilla and Wilson will add depth to any team’s bullpen and could even take down innings in the postseason if needed. Hopefully, a deal for either can get done, and the White Sox can get at least a few close to big league-ready prospects in return.

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The Trade Deadline is right around the corner, and the Chicago White Sox should be busy with having a few valuable pieces to trade away, which could aid them in their rebuild. Right-handers Adrian Houser and Aaron Civale led the way for the White Sox as one of their more “valuable” pieces, with a handful of contending teams needing starting pitching.

Contending teams that need help with starting pitching and the bullpen also need a bat, which the White Sox can provide, as they have a few bats worth trading. The one bat the White Sox have who has proven to be an enigma this season is Luis Robert Jr. Robert Jr., thankfully, is getting hot at the right time and is improving his trade value with each passing game.

Luis Robert Jr. is getting hot at the right time

Outside of Houser and Civale, Robert Jr. is the best trade chip the White Sox have to make the team more competitive for next season. This season hasn’t been the best for the White Sox Gold Glove centerfielder, as he has hit under .200 for the first half of the season and just got his average over the Mendoza line in the past few games.

Robert Jr. still has some upside to him, as he’s still young enough that he hasn’t fully entered the prime of his career, and could still be the player he was in 2023.

Even though the first half was a struggle for the 27-year-old, he has gotten off to a hot start in the second half and has been one of the White Sox’s hottest hitters. According to USA Today columnist and Baseball Insider Bob Nightengale, Robert Jr. is getting hot at the perfect time. He reports that in his last 12 games, Robert Jr. is hitting .351/.429/.622 for an OPS of 1.051 with three home runs, nine RBIs, and nine runs scored.

“Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert is heating up just in time to get traded:

Robert’s last 12 games:

.351 batting average.

3 home runs

9 RBI

9 runs

.429 on-base percentage

.622 slugging percentage

1.051 OPS”

Chicago White Sox center fielder Luis Robert is heating up just in time to get traded:
Robert's last 12 games:
.351 batting average.
3 home runs
9 RBI
9 runs
.429 on-base percentage
.622 slugging percentage
1.051 OPS

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 22, 2025

Robert Jr.’s hot bat could benefit the Chicago White Sox at the deadline

Robert Jr. getting hot right before the Trade Deadline is perfect for the White Sox, as any player who can bring back a major league-ready bat or arm is valuable. Robert Jr.’s bat has been the only issue for him this season, as he’s still provided above-average defense and has been one of the top base stealers in baseball.

If Robert Jr. can maintain this hot streak at the plate, the White Sox will be in a good position to get one or two prospects for him. With a handful of teams interested in Robert Jr.’s services, the White Sox may want to strike a deal now while the iron is hot.

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The Chicago White Sox will be an interesting team to watch with the Trade Deadline approaching, as they have a few assets who could be on the move in the next couple of weeks. The best piece the White Sox have to trade is right-hander Adrian Houser, who is 5-2 with a 1.89 ERA in ten starts and could get them a nice prospect.

Outside of Houser, the White Sox made available right-hander Aaron Civale, Luis Robert Jr., Korey Lee, and possibly Andrew Benintendi, if they pay down his contract. The White Sox may have another player available for trade, like outfielder Mike Tauchman, who is putting together one of the best seasons of his career and could also get them a decent big league-ready prospect.

Mike Tauchman is having a great season

Having so many options to trade will help the White Sox as they rebuild, and Tauchman should be one of those names included. His stock is at the highest it’s been all season, and through 47 games this year, which have included some stints on the injured list, Tauchman is putting up better numbers than he did in the past two seasons with the Chicago Cubs.

In those 47 games, Tauchman is hitting .289/.383/.464 for an OPS and OPS+ of .847 and 136. Tauchman continued his run of being productive at the plate, going 3-7 in the series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, including two doubles, a home run, driving in three RBIs, and drawing a walk.

Tauchman’s home run, which came against left-hander Andrew Heaney in the first inning, landed in the Allegheny River. Tauchman’s homer makes him only the 52nd different player to hit a home run into the river, and the first White Sox player to do so since Hall of Famer June Thome did it on June 26, 2006.

“splish, splash”

splish, splash pic.twitter.com/tne4zN2DTi

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

The Chicago White Sox should trade Mike Tauchman while his stock is high

Tauchman, this past offseason, signed a one-year deal with the White Sox and is proving to be a good deal for them, with his success at the plate and his ability to remain healthy even with those few IL stints.

Tauchman would provide value to any team trading for him, as he could be a nice bat off the bench, popping off a home run, having five this season, and 13 being his career high in a season. Tauchman would also be a suitable defensive replacement, with the ability to play all three outfield spots well.

Lastly, Tauchman has another year of control contract-wise, with him entering his third year of arbitration next season. Not only does Tauchman come with another year of control, but he is also cheap, as he’s only owed $1.95 million this season. These factors, along with a strong showing at the plate, should help the White Sox get a decent big league-ready prospect in return for Tauchman.

Even though Tauchman and Houser are having great seasons and fans would like to retain them, trading them now while they’re hot is the way forward.

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The Chicago White Sox entered the All-Star break with a record of 32-65, which made them one of the worst teams in baseball. The White Sox, given all their misery, had one All-Star in right-hander Shane Smith, who, outside of Adrian Houser, seemed like the only choice given his minimal successes.

The White Sox will be without Smith for the first couple of weeks after the All-Star break, placing him on the injured list with a sprained ankle. Even though the break started with bad news, the White Sox are playing some great baseball and are one of the better teams coming out of the break.

The Chicago White Sox are one of the top teams post-All-Star break

The White Sox started the second half on the right foot, as they got their first sweep of the season, taking all three games against the Pirates in Pittsburgh. The White Sox offense came alive against the Pirates, outscoring them 27-7, and saw Luis Robert Jr. get hot offensively, going 5-10, with three RBIs, three walks, three stolen bases, and one home run.

“The White Sox have a sweep in 2025 after taking all three against the Pirates in Pittsburgh!”

The White Sox have a sweep in 2025 after taking all three against the Pirates in Pittsburgh! pic.twitter.com/NHa161qBtB

— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) July 20, 2025

Out of the break, thanks to their strong offensive outburst, the White Sox are playing like one of the top teams in baseball, as they’re one of four teams, per StatMuse, that have not lost a game coming out of the All-Star break. The other teams with a 3-0 record coming out of the break are: the Milwaukee Brewers, the Toronto Blue Jays, and the Arizona Diamondbacks, all of whom have playoff aspirations and are considered “contenders.”

The White Sox in the second half

The White Sox should be one of the more interesting teams to watch in the second half, with the chance to see what their young core can do with an extended run together. Of those young pieces, shortstop Colson Montgomery, who came up on July 4th weekend, is considered by some to be the key to the second half, with the rebuild hanging on him succeeding or not.

Outside of Montgomery, the players to watch are: Chase Meidroth, Grant Taylor, Brooks Baldwin, Kyle Teel, and Edgar Quero, who all have the upside of being everyday players and even All-Stars. With a nice start to the second half, the White Sox have to be excited about the rest of the season.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Adrian Houser has been money since signing with the Chicago White Sox and could be one of their more valuable trade pieces come the July 31st Trade Deadline. Houser before yesterday’s start had a 1.60 ERA, which was the second-lowest ERA through a White Sox starter’s first eight starts since Lance Lynn had a 1.32 ERA in his first eight starts in 2021.

The White Sox are rebuilding and could use a veteran presence such as Houser, who has close to a decade of pitching experience in the big leagues. However, this is his first showing to be a dominant pitcher, as he’s had a mid-3.00s-5.00 ERA for his career, and the White Sox need younger and more controllable players.

Houser is also 32 years old and is on the other side of his career, which is why the White Sox should capitalize on his success now. Houser continued his run of success, which included an odd little mishap that helped to propel him to another quality start.

Chicago White Sox Adrian Houser’s strange mishap leads to another quality start

The Toronto Blue Jays entered yesterday’s series finale against the White Sox looking to complete the sweep and add win number 11 to their winning streak. The White Sox thankfully ended that streak when they sent their stopper to the mound in Houser, who only allowed one earned run in his seven innings of work, while striking out two and walking two.

Houser’s strong start against the Blue Jays marked his fourth consecutive quality start in a row and lowered his ERA to 1.56. Houser’s fourth quality start in a row came with an interesting twist, as when Houser came off the mound after the first inning and went into the dugout, he suddenly vomited, according to ESPN News Services. Houser commented on the oddity after the game to reporters, giving them a funny way of describing the mishap.

Housers comments to reporters post game:

“Puke and rally,” Houser told reporters after the game. “Once I get it out, it’s all good. Ready to rock and roll.”

There’s only a handful of starts left for Houser in a White Sox uniform

The Major League Baseball Draft takes place on Sunday, July 13, and once that and the All-Star break are over, teams will begin focusing on making trades. Yesterday’s start for Houser was his last start before the break, and could be his last in a White Sox uniform.

The White Sox could have Houser make one more start before trading him, to see how well he bounces back from having an extended break. The White Sox could get a decent prospect for Houser, as it’s a seller’s market, and a few teams are looking for quality starting pitchers. If the White Sox want to be more competitive in the next few seasons, landing a quality piece for Houser is a must.

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The Chicago White Sox will have a couple of assets worth watching in the coming weeks, and by the end of the month, they could be on the move and playing for other teams. A few of those assets that will be available for trade will be: right-handers Adrian Houser and Aaron Civale, centerfielder Luis Robert Jr., and possibly leftfielder Andrew Benintendi.

Of those potential trade pieces, Houser will bring back the best package or haul, as Civale is proving to be a bust, going 0-4 with a 5.40 ERA in five starts, and Robert Jr. is not having the best offensive season. As for Benintendi, the White Sox have signaled they are willing to eat some money in a deal for him, which could help bring back a better prospect, but they will lose that veteran presence in the clubhouse.

Houser has been one of the better finds for the White Sox, and through his first eight starts, he is doing something not done since 2021.

Chicago White Sox Adrian Houser parallels another former White Sox starting pitcher

Houser has dominated through his first eight starts since signing with the White Sox in May, going 4-2 with a 1.60 ERA in 50.2 innings. According to the White Sox via their X account, Houser’s 1.60 ERA is the lowest ERA by a White Sox starting pitcher since Lance Lynn had a 1.32 ERA in his first eight starts in 2021.

“King of the hill.”

King of the hill. pic.twitter.com/0Mqc18S40x

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) July 9, 2025

Lynn, who retired before this season, was an All-Star for the White Sox in 2021. The White Sox ended up trading Lynn the to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023 along with reliever Joe Kelly for Jordan Leaure, Nick Nastrini, and Trayce Thompson. The White Sox essentially lost the Lynn trade, as Leasure is the only player to stick around and is a current member of the White Sox bullpen, Nastrini recently getting claimed off waivers by the Miami Marlins, and Thompson currently playing in Triple-A with the Boston Red Sox.

The White Sox need to land on Houser if they trade him

If the White Sox are to trade Houser and maximize his value, they need to do better than they did when they traded Lynn. The White Sox are looking for “close to big league-ready talent”, which makes sense as most of their prospects are up and gaining experience.

The White Sox could be competitive in the next few seasons, with players like Chase Meidroth, Kyle Teel, Grant Taylor, and Colson Montgomery being cornerstone players, and guys like Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith being the next to join them. Houser could be a part of that success, but with how the White Sox like to operate, and him being a free agent at the end of this year, it makes sense to trade him now and maybe look to bring him back in the offseason.

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The Chicago White Sox sit just one week from the Major League Baseball Draft, where they have the tenth pick, and eight days from the MLB All-Star Game. The White Sox had a few names who had a chance to be named an All-Star, but will only have Shane Smith represent them.

The White Sox close in on the All-Star break with five more wins (30-60) than they had at this same point in 2024, where they went 25-67. The White Sox are basically “meeting expectations” as most fans would see it, with the one caveat being their young nucleus of players.

Outside of that nucleus, the White Sox have a handful of players who are “filling spots” on the roster until other prospects are ready. One of those players who is “filling a spot” was placed on the injured list, with another player getting added to “fill his spot” on the roster.

The Chicago White Sox make a couple of roster moves ahead of the Blue Jays series

The White Sox will begin a three-game series with the Toronto Blue Jays tonight, who are riding an eight-game winning streak and hold a three-game lead over the New York Yankees for the American League East. Ahead of the series, the White Sox made two roster moves, announcing they have placed first baseman Ryan Noda on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain and recalled infielder Tristan Gray from Charlotte.

“Prior to tonight’s game vs. Toronto, the Chicago White Sox placed first baseman Ryan Noda on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain and recalled infielder Tristan Gray from Class AAA Charlotte.”

Prior to tonight’s game vs. Toronto, the Chicago White Sox placed first baseman Ryan Noda on the 10-day injured list with a right quad strain and recalled infielder Tristan Gray from Class AAA Charlotte.

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

Noda (29) has been one of the White Sox’s worst players since being claimed from the Boston Red Sox in June. In 16 games since joining the White Sox, Noda has hit .088/.295/.176 for an OPS of .471.

As for Gray, he had been doing well in his time with Charlotte, hitting .280/.349/.493 for an OPS of .842 in 62 games. Gray has seen some time in the big leagues, but has not seen the same success he has had in the minors, as he’s a .152 hitter in 33 big league at-bats.

How will Gray be utilized, and why didn’t the White Sox call up Tim Elko?

Bringing Gray up is somewhat perplexing, as he does not play first base. Gray is primarily a middle infielder who can also play third base. Third base is likely where Gray will play, with Miguel Vargas moving over to first base.

With the White Sox needing a first baseman, a natural move would have been to call up first baseman Tim Elko, who has lit it up at Triple-A but struggled in his time in the big leagues. Even though Elko has struggled, he is a better option than Noda and has more upside than Gray. For now, however, the White Sox will utilize Gray off the bench and at third until Noda returns.

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The Chicago White Sox have made this season about letting their young players play and gain experience, which has been successful thus far. The most recent prospect to join the young core already forming was shortstop Colson Montgomery, the White Sox’s fifth-best prospect.

Montgomery had a memorable debut weekend, making a fantastic over-the-shoulder catch in shallow left field and hitting a triple to record his first big league hit. Both proved exciting, as they showed what type of player the White Sox are getting in their young shortstop.

The downside (if there’s any) to allowing the young guys to come up and play is that players who were here prior now have the pressure to perform as their jobs are in jeopardy of being lost to the newfound talent. That already happened, as one former player had to be shipped out after he couldn’t get the job done, but he has found a second chance with his new team.

Former Chicago White Sox 1st round pick gets a second chance with the Brewers

Since the White Sox have fully embraced their rebuild and are allowing their young players to play, that meant that time was ticking on players like Andrew Vaughn to either put up or shut up, as their time with the team was likely coming to a close. Vaughn’s time came, with him failing to take the necessary step forward in his career and show that he was worth keeping around.

So, on June 13, the White Sox traded their once-promising first baseman to the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for right-hander Aaron Civale, who had requested a trade after getting relegated to the bullpen. Vaughn was hitting .189/.218/.314 for an OPS and OPS+ of .531 and 47 in 48 games before getting traded. Upon getting traded, Vaughn was sent down to Triple-A, hitting .259/.338/.500 with an OPS of .838 in 16 games.

Thankfully for Vaughn, he’ll be getting a second chance to prove himself, with Sport Report Francys Romero reporting that the Brewers are calling Vaughn up after they had put first baseman Rhys Hoskins on the injured list.

“Andrew Vaughn was called up to MLB by the Milwaukee Brewers to fill the spot left by Rhys Hoskins, who was placed on the injured list, according to sources.

Vaughn, 27, was hitting .189 with 5 home runs in 48 games for the White Sox to start the 2025 season.”

Andrew Vaughn was called up to MLB by the Milwaukee Brewers to fill the spot left by Rhys Hoskins, who was placed on the injured list, according to sources.

Vaughn, 27, was hitting .189 with 5 home runs in 48 games for the White Sox to start the 2025 season.

— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) July 6, 2025

Vaughn’s sad tenure with the White Sox

Vaughn’s five seasons with the White Sox did not go as they had hoped, especially after being selected third overall in the first round of the 2019 MLB Draft. Vaughn was an average to below-average player at times, with a career slash line of .248/.303/.407 for an OPS and OPS+ of .709 and 97 in 610 games.

Vaughn was supposed to be one of the key members of the White Sox’s first rebuild and was here for the tiny window of success that the White Sox saw in 2021. That sadly didn’t happen, and this season proved to be the straw that broke the camel’s back, with Vaughn barely hitting close to .200 and having a negative WAR. Hopefully, as with all the other players who leave the White Sox, Vaughn will find himself and start having more success.

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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.

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This year marks the 20th anniversary of the Chicago White Sox’s World Series Championship, which will be celebrated this month, along with Mark Buehrle getting a statue dedicated to him. Seeing the old players will be a treat for fans, as they suffer through another grueling season.

Sadly, the White Sox will be without one member of that 2005 World Series team, as they announced some heartbreaking news earlier this afternoon.

The Chicago White Sox announced the passing of Bobby Jenks

One big part of that World Series Championship team was closer Bobby Jenks, who recorded the final out of the series by making Orlando Palmeiro of the Houston Astros ground out to win the game. Since then, Jenks had been enjoying retirement with his family in Portugal until he was diagnosed with cancer.

Earlier in the year, MLB.com’s Scott Merkin had reported that Jenks had been battling stage 4 adenocarcinoma, which is a form of stomach cancer. Sadly, the worst has happened, as the White Sox announced that Jenks had passed away yesterday after his battle.

“Former Chicago White Sox All-Star pitcher and 2005 World Series Champion Bobby Jenks passed away yesterday, July 4, in Sintra, Portugal, where he had been battling adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. He was 44 years old.”

Former Chicago White Sox All-Star pitcher and 2005 World Series Champion Bobby Jenks passed away yesterday, July 4, in Sintra, Portugal, where he had been battling adenocarcinoma, a form of stomach cancer. He was 44 years old. pic.twitter.com/KDb3I0KL66

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

The career of Jenks

Jenks was originally drafted by the Anaheim Angels in the fifth round of the 2000 amateur draft. The White Sox claimed Jenks off waivers from the Angels in December 2004, and Jenks debuted with the White Sox on July 6, 2005, against the Baltimore Orioles. During his debut, Jenks pitched an inning, struck out two, and walked one batter.

For his career with the White Sox, the Inglemoor HS (Kenmore, WA) alumnus pitched in 329 games, where he accumulated a record of 14-18, with a 3.40 ERA, and 173 saves in 341.2 innings. Jenks was a 2x All-Star (2006, 2007) and reached 40 saves in those two seasons.

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The Chicago White Sox will be one of the teams selling at this year’s Trade Deadline, with a few players proving to have incredible value and could bring back a decent prospect or two. The White Sox need a good Trade Deadline, as they’re still in rebuild mode, but hope to be competitive in the next few seasons.

The White Sox have signaled that they are seeking more big-league-ready talent. They don’t necessarily need to acquire lower-level prospects, as their top young prospects are currently in the majors.

One player who could help the White Sox at the Trade Deadline is right-hander Adrian Houser, who is surprisingly having a strong start to the season.

Adrian Houser could be the Chicago White Sox’s best trade piece

The White Sox hoped Luis Robert Jr. would have had a better season than he has been having, so they could get a decent package for him. Sadly, that hasn’t happened, however, and the White Sox will have to rely on other players like Houser to get the best deal possible. Houser, who enters his ninth season as a big leaguer, was signed by the White Sox in late May after being released by the Texas Rangers.

Since signing with the White Sox, Houser has been their best starting pitcher. In eight starts (50.2 innings), Houser is pitching to a 4-2 record and a 1.60 ERA. Houser has also been a workhorse for the White Sox, with him only pitching under six innings once (6/13) in his eight starts.

Houser added to his trade value on Friday by giving the White Sox eight strong innings of shutout baseball against the Colorado Rockies. Quite a few teams need quality starting pitching, and with Houser showing start after start that this success doesn’t look like a fluke, he could net the White Sox a team’s top 10 prospect.

Houser’s success can be attributed to having a better fastball this season, as he went from having a fastball value ranked in the 26th percentile in 2024, and has seen it increase to being in the 95th percentile this season. Houser has also seen his barrel percentage increase this season, going from the 26th percentile last season to the 87th percentile this year.

The White Sox are in a strong position to do well at the deadline

The White Sox can do well at the Trade Deadline if they capitalize on Houser’s success. The Sox also have Aaron Civale, Andrew Benintendi, and others who could help get them a decent prospect at the deadline. Any team trying to acquire Houser will get a serviceable starter, who will add to any rotation he joins.

Houser is the White Sox’s best chance to get that big-league-ready prospect at the deadline. Houser will need to continue this dominance if they are to get one. With still a handful of starts left before the deadline, the price continues to increase with each passing start.

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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.

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The Chicago White Sox have had few bright spots halfway through this long season, but the ones they do have are worth noting. The White Sox have allowed their young players to come up to the big leagues to play and gain experience, which will be valuable in building a contender for the future.

Some players like Chase Meidroth, Kyle Teel, Shane Smith, and Grant Taylor look like building blocks for the future and will certainly be back next year. Others, such as Miguel Vargas, Lenyn Sosa, Brooks Baldwin, and even Luis Robert Jr., are question marks to be on the team next season, with some having better chances than others.

Of those players, Baldwin, Sosa, and Vargas have the best chances of having a spot on the roster next season. Of those three, Vargas has had the hardest time finding success, as he went from the best team in baseball last season to the worst.

Chicago White Sox third baseman receives a memorable gift from the Dodgers

The White Sox are on a six-game road trip that has taken them out west, with them opening things up against the Los Angeles Dodgers. This series with the Dodgers marked Vargas’s first trip back to Dodger Stadium since he was traded last season and since they won the World Series.

As a member of the Dodgers in the first half of last season, Vargas was entitled to a World Series ring, which was presented to him before last night’s ballgame. Vargas commented on his return to Dodger Stadium and what it was like to receive the World Series ring and seeing his old friends, saying to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin that it “felt good” and he was “happy to have one.”

Vargas via Merkin of MLB.com:

“It feels good, you know? I feel a lot of players dream about something like this. I’m very happy to have one,” said Vargas after receiving his championship ring. “It’s always good to have that type of reward. Happy to see my old teammates and to be back here at Dodger Stadium.”

Vargas (25) tweaked his swing over the offseason, which has helped raise his average by 76 points, going from .150 last season to .226 this season. Vargas is also seeing career highs in his on-base percentage (.308) and slugging percentage (.405), which has led to him being close to an average player (from an OPS+ standpoint) for the first time in his career.

Vargas’s hard work hasn’t gone unnoticed, as his manager, Will Venable, saying to Merkin, that Vargas is becoming the player that he and the organization had envisioned he’d be, and that he has taken notice of how hard a worker Vargas is.

Venable on Vargas:

“Just the way he’s worked through that early part of the season where, the organization and myself and Vargy, have a vision about the kind of player that he can be,” White Sox manager Will Venable said. “He’s had to work really hard to get there.

To see that in the early part of this year where he’s worked through some adjustments, made those adjustments and stuck with them and gotten results is really cool to see. He’s a really good player and we’re watching him become that on a daily basis here.”

Vargas could be a part of the White Sox’s future

Vargas has a good chance to be a part of the White Sox’s future since he’s improved so much. If Vargas can’t become an everyday player with all the chances he’s being given, he could end up being a nice bench bat, given his versatility and having some pop in his bat.

Vargas’s versatility could also come in handy if the White Sox decided to move on from him over the offseason. For now, Vargas will have many more opportunities this season to further prove why he’ll be worth keeping around.

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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.

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The Chicago White Sox have one of the more exciting teams to watch in baseball, even though they are likely to be the worst team in the American League. Since the season is a wash, it makes sense that the White Sox are allowing their young guys to find their footing in the big leagues.

Those young guys are contributing alongside the players on last year’s roster, which saw so much despair after losing 121 games. It would make sense that after such a disastrous season, and with this season looking like another 100-loss year, those guys on last year’s roster would likely struggle.

One of those guys who struggled last season was Miguel Vargas, who came over to the White Sox as part of the three-team trade from last season, which saw Vargas come over from the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the White Sox sending Michael Kopech to the Dodgers and Erik Fedde to the St. Louis Cardinals. Vargas’ career has been a disappointment up to this point, but something appears to have changed in the 25-year-old third baseman.

The Chicago White Sox looked to have turned a corner with Vargas

Vargas up to this point in his career can be described in one word, terrible. Showing no real promise at the plate and is a below-average defender in the field. In four seasons, Vargas has hit below .200, having a career slash line of .198/.289/.355 for an OPS and OPS+ of .644 and 79. In 42 games after being traded to the White Sox last season, Vargas barely managed to hit over .100, hitting .104 with an OPS of .387.

Things seemingly have changed for Vargas, however, coming into spring training healthier and fitter than last season. Vargas numbers won’t jump out at you, or scream All-Star, but for a guy who has known nothing but struggles in his career, what he is doing this season is special.

Through 76 games this season, Vargas is putting up career numbers, with career highs in doubles (20), home runs (10), and RBI (34). The native Cuban has also tied his career high in average (.239) and has the best OPS and OPS+ of his career at .751 and 107. According to MLB Network, in his last 53 games with the White Sox, Vargas is slashing .284/.357/.533 compared to .117/.224/.182 in his first 64 games.

Miguel Vargas' first 64 games with @WhiteSox: .117/.224/.182

Miguel Vargas' last 53 games with White Sox: .284/.357/.533#MLBCentral | @markdero7 pic.twitter.com/NWDQh7l4wZ

— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) June 23, 2025

Vargas’s monumental turnaround has landed him on “the most improved player list”, a list written by Kerry Miller of Bleacher Report, who ranked the most improved player on every team.

Is Vargas a long-term solution, or is he a potential trade piece?

Vargas’s turnaround doesn’t benefit the White Sox from a run production standpoint, but it could help them get a decent prospect if they decide to trade Vargas at the Trade Deadline. Given his improvements at the plate and his ability to play multiple positions (first/third base and some outfield), teams could be more likely to take a chance on him.

The White Sox will need Vargas to continue to find his swing at the plate for that to happen, but it seems he’s likely to continue this trend. The White Sox should be busy in the next few weeks as the Trade Deadline approaches, and Vargas could be one of those names on the move.

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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.

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The Chicago White Sox have a lot of players that they should be excited about, and most of them are up in the big leagues gaining the experience they need to be successful. The newest addition to the White Sox has been flamethrower Grant Taylor, who is one of the White Sox’s top pitching prospects.

Taylor made a few brief appearances in spring training, where he proved why he would be up in the big leagues this season. Taylor didn’t make the big league roster out of the gate, and the White Sox decided to option him to Double-A, where he dominated the competition.

Once he came up to the show, Taylor continued to dominate and flash that 100mph fastball, which has gotten above 100 a few times since becoming a big leaguer. The White Sox shifted Taylor to being a reliever to conserve his innings after two straight years of injury, and he could already be on the path to be the team’s closer with the success he’s had.

Chicago White Sox rookie recorded a milestone in yesterday’s win over the Blue Jays

Taylor hasn’t been with the White Sox long, but he has settled in nicely as one of the White Sox’s best high-leverage relievers. Becoming one of their reliable arms and showing confidence in not letting the moment get too big for him. The White Sox allowed the 23-year-old Taylor to close yesterday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, recording his first Major League Save. Even better for Taylor, his fastball managed to top out at 102.2mph.

“First major league save and topped out at 102.2 mph”

First major league save and topped out at 102.2 mph @IDOT_Illinois pic.twitter.com/0hc7gmPi9w

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

Taylor so far this season has only a small sample size worth of numbers, but he’s done well, having a 3.00 ERA in six games (one start), striking out seven batters, and having two holds and a save in six innings. Taylor has only allowed two earned runs since getting called up and has only given up one hit in his last three outings.

Another building block for the White Sox

Taylor is one of many pieces the White Sox have in their system who will be helping to make the White Sox more competitive. The White Sox could look to keep Taylor in the bullpen long term, given how well his stuff plays up, but he could also be a solid middle-of-the-rotation piece.

The White Sox still have left-handers Noah Schultz and Hagen Smith waiting in the wings, and pairing them with an electric arm like Taylor could give the White Sox one of the more exciting rotations in baseball. The White Sox decided to push right-hander Sean Burke’s start back from Tuesday to Wednesday and are opting to throw a bullpen game. Taylor could be in the mix to open that game, with the one start he’s had this season coming as an opener.

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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.

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— 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).

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The Chicago White Sox have had to shift around their roster all season, as the reason for those changes has been injuries. Thankfully, the White Sox are the healthiest they have been this season, with Lenyn Sosa recently being activated off the injured list.

Right-hander Jonathan Cannon is the only White Sox regular on the injured list, and according to MLB.com, Cannon is supposed to begin a rehab assignment next week. The White Sox again made another tweak to their roster, as this time it thankfully does not have to deal with an injury.

The Chicago White Sox placed one recently acquired pitcher on the paternity list

Thankfully, this latest roster shuffle isn’t coming because of a player getting injured, but for a great reason, the birth of a new baby. The White Sox, according to MLB.com’s Scott Merkin, have placed right-hander Adrian Houser on the paternity list, and have recalled left-hander Tyler Gilbert from Triple-A to take his place on the roster.

“Adrian Houser going on the paternity list. Tyler Gilbert is here in Chicago and will take his spot.”

Adrian Houser going on the paternity list. Tyler Gilbert is here in Chicago and will take his spot.

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) June 18, 2025

Gilbert had recently finished a rehab assignment with the Charlotte Knights and was subsequently optioned back down to them to make room for the recently acquired right-hander Aaron Civale.

The White Sox signed Houser as a free agent after he had been released from the Texas Rangers organization back in May, where he had been pitching in the minor leagues with their Triple-A affiliate.

Houser could bring back a decent haul at next month’s Trade Deadline

Since joining the White Sox, Houser has been spectacular, as he has a 2-2 record with a 2.15 ERA in five starts (29.1 innings). Houser, a veteran of nine seasons, is pitching his best brand of baseball in his career, and he could help get the White Sox a decent prospect at next month’s July 31st Trade Deadline.

Contending teams will be in the market for middle-of-the-rotation arms with bullpen experience, which Houser has. Houser and Civale will garner interest from teams, and the only question will be, how much will a team give up for them?

The White Sox game yesterday was postponed due to rain and will be made up today as part of a doubleheader. Merkin reports that right-handers Sean Burk and Mike Vasil will be toeing the slab in each game today.

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The Chicago White Sox have been on the lookout all season to acquire talent on the fringes of other teams’ rosters, who could hopefully help them at the Trade Deadline or beyond. Most of the players the White Sox acquired came through waiver claims and minor league signings, which have not panned out, with outfielder Joshua Palcios being the most recent player to be designated for assignment.

Vinny Capra has been the only player to remain on the roster through the constant roster fluctuations, and he could likely stay on the roster until the Trade Deadline. The waiver wire recently got another interesting player who could help the White Sox this season, and if given some playing time, he could help them in a trade down the line.

Free agency just got an interesting outfielder

The Braves have been one of the surprising disappointments this season, sitting 11.0 games back from the lead in the National League East. The Braves’ outfield situation has been in a constant state of change this season, with Ronald Acuña Jr. missing the beginning of this season as he was still recovering from his ACL tear from last season.

The Braves finally got Acuña back in May, and finally got rightfield locked down after mixing and matching different players to fill in for him. Their leftfield situation has been a different story, as they’ve deployed a platoon situation there since their top free agent signing, Jurickson Profar, got suspended for PED use.

One of those players in that mix whom the Braves tried out was outfielder José Azócar, who only played in two games with the Braves. The Braves had designated Azócar for assignment, and according to MLB Trade Rumors, Azócar had elected to become a free agent instead of accepting his assignment to the minor leagues.

The Chicago White Sox should sign Azócar

Azócar is a 29-year-old outfielder from Guiria, Venezuela, and has spent four seasons in the big leagues. Azócar, outside of appearing in the two games for the Braves, Azócar also played in 14 games for the New York Mets this season.

Azócar has never appeared in more than 100 games in a season and has only 228 big league games under his belt. In his career, Azócar is a .244 hitter, with a .290 on-base percentage, and an OPS and an OPS+ of .609 and 74.

The bright spot for Azócar is that he has been pretty good when given everyday at-bats down in the minor leagues, posting a career slash line of .279/.315/.384 for an OPS of .699. The White Sox could benefit from a player like Azócar, who would be an upgrade over someone like Capra, a career .122 hitter. If the White Sox wanted to stick with Capra, then someone like Michael A. Taylor could be on the chopping block, as he’s only hit .211 with an OPS of .644 this season.

Either way, Azócar would give the White Sox another potential piece to move at the deadline, as he could have success if given some time to play. Still younger than 30, Azócar still could prove to be something, and then the White Sox could be the team to benefit from him finding that something.

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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.

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— 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.

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The Chicago White Sox are expected to be among the many teams selling off players at this year’s Trade Deadline. They have a few players who could be of some interest to teams contending for the playoffs. The best chance the White Sox have at “striking it big” at the deadline is hoping that a team is willing to take a chance on Luis Robert Jr., whose struggles at the plate have made some teams cautious to trade for him.

Even though Robert Jr. hasn’t had the best season at the plate, a team still could take a chance on him since he’s still played Gold Glove caliber defense in centerfield and is in the top five for steals in all of baseball. The White Sox do have a few other players who could be on the move, like middle infielder Lenyn Sosa, outfielder Mike Tauchman, as well as a few arms like left-handers Cam Booser and Tyler Alexander from the bullpen, and right-hander Aaron Civale.

Since the White Sox have the pieces to trade, the question then becomes, what will they try to get for those pieces?

The Chicago White Sox Trade Deadline plans become clearer

The White Sox’s Trade Deadline plans may have become a little clearer, with a recent report published on MLB.com reporting the “One thing each team will be looking for before the Deadline”. For the White Sox, Scott Merkin writes that the White Sox will be seeking “Young, controllable talent” with the White Sox not looking for “long-term projectable type of prospects”.

Merkin via MLB.com:

“The White Sox are moving toward the truly competitive phase of the rebuild, possibly by the second half of the 2026 season, with many of their top prospects having made their way to the Majors and more to arrive by the end of the 2025 season. So the White Sox might not be looking as much for the long-term projectable type of prospects as they will for players who can help sooner than later at the front of a deal. The shortstop position could be a target for return, even with rookie Chase Meidroth there now and Colson Montgomery on the way from Triple-A Charlotte, but that spot usually is filled by a player with premium talent.”

The White Sox need to have a perfect Trade Deadline

It’s no secret that the White Sox are still considered one of the bottom teams in baseball, but that can all change if they have a strong Trade Deadline. Most of the White Sox’s top talent is up this season, with them gaining valuable experience to take into next season to make this team more competitive.

Prospects like Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, Colson Montgomery, and Braden Montgomery wait in the wings for their turn to get the call to the big leagues, with Colson Montgomery and Noah Schultz possibly being the next two prospects to debut this season. If the White Sox can land the “players who can help now” as Merkin put it, and pair them with the prospects already up and waiting in the wings, the White Sox could be one of the more sneakier teams to watch in the next few seasons.

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The Chicago White Sox have had to change their roster all season due to players not finding their footing and injuries that have nagged them since the beginning of the season. The White Sox have spent most of their time scouring the waiver wire to find and sign players to aid them in their ordeal with injuries.

Some moves have panned out and others haven’t, with those players no longer around. The White Sox made more adjustments to their roster, with some players down on the farm having some success, and others needing to go since they weren’t performing well enough to remain.

The Chicago White Sox make some more adjustments to their roster

The White Sox have once again changed up their roster, announcing a flurry of moves that saw some players recalled, others added to the injured list, and one departing for either Charlotte or free agency.

To start, the White Sox recalled utility man Brooks Baldwin from Charlotte after he had done well since being sent down back in May. The White Sox then reinstated left-hander Tyler Gilbert from his rehab assignment. Next, they claimed first baseman Ryan Noda from the Boston Red Sox and assigned him to Charlotte.

Finally, to make room for Baldwin and Gilbert on the 26-man roster, the White Sox optioned right-hander Owen White to Triple-A and designated outfielder Joshua Palcios for assignment.

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

White had made one appearance for the White Sox since getting called up, which came in relief against the Houston Astros after Sean Burke failed to go four innings.

Having Baldwin back will give the team a boost

Having Baldwin back will give the team a nice boost and a valuable utility man, which the White Sox lacked. Baldwin had performed well since getting optioned to Charlotte, hitting over .400 in June (.415) and had an OPS of .805.

Baldwin has proven that he no longer needs to be down on the farm and should be up in the big leagues to figure things out. In his 45 games with the big league club, he hit .214/.255/.328 for an OPS of .538.

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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.

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The Chicago White Sox have done better than expected this season and have embraced playing their young playersto build for the future. The White Sox aren’t just relying on their young core to rebuild, but have claimed players off waivers and signed fringe guys to see if they could aid them.

The White Sox will get an injection of players when they trade away more players at next month’s Trade Deadline. The White Sox started trading early when they traded catcher Matt Thaiss to the Tampa Bay Rays for outfielder Dru Baker. The White Sox recently added veteran right-hander Aaron Civale from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

Vaughan’s struggles were what led to him getting traded

The 27-year-old Vaughn entered his fifth season in Major League Baseball and came into this season needing to prove to the White Sox that he was worth a long-term contract and was the first baseman of the future. That didn’t happen, as this season turned out to be the worst in his entire career.

Vaughn played 48 games for the White Sox this season and hit .189/.218/.314 for an OPS and OPS+ of .531 and 49, which led to him getting optioned. Since getting optioned to the Knights, he still hasn’t done well, as he’s hitting .211 with an OPS of .679 in 15 games.

Vaughn getting traded to Milwaukee should benefit him, as he could see playing time there with the Brewers needing more offense. A change of scenery could be what he needs to be able to come out of whatever slump he is in.

Chicago White Sox fans react to the Andrew Vaughn/Aaron Civale trade

White Sox fans have had a roller coaster relationship with Vaughn, and since he has struggled this season, the calls to get him out of the organization have grown louder and louder. Most have had mixed emotions with some wishing him luck and some thankful that he is gone.

“Yay, put it on the board! Vaughn may have been my least favorite White Sox player, ever!” said one White Sox fan.

“Good Luck to Vaughn, he had a disappointing career at the plate while he was here.

Getting anything for him at this stage is a win.” said another who was disappointed with Vaughn’s career.

“Wow. Good luck to him!! I hope he gets his swing back!!” said one fan wishing Vaughn well.

“Good luck Andrew I’m sure u will go on a heater!” said another fan, who has seen the trend of other former White Sox players finding success once they leave the team.

“Great trade for the Sox!!” said another excited fan.

“Good luck with the Brew. Maybe change of scene will do him good.” said another encouraging fan.

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The Chicago White Sox are set to be sellers at this season’s Trade Deadline, as they have a few pieces on their roster that other teams could find valuable. The White Sox started their trading season by shipping veteran catcher Matt Thaiss to the Tampa Bay Rays for outfield prospect Dru Baker, who added outfield depth and could hopefully turn into a decent player.

The White Sox have been quiet since trading Thaiss, but have broken their silence by trading for a veteran arm, who will immediately bolster this pitching staff devastated by injuries.

The Chicago White Sox trade for a veteran arm to bolster their starting rotation

Even though the Trade Deadline is still weeks away, the White Sox have decided not to wait and get into the deeper waters of the trade market. According to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, the White Sox are acquiring right-hander Aaron Civale from the Milwaukee Brewers in exchange for first baseman Andrew Vaughn.

“The White Sox have traded 1b Andrew Vaughn to the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Aaron Civale, sources tell ESPN.”

The White Sox have traded 1b Andrew Vaughn to the Milwaukee Brewers for pitcher Aaron Civale, sources tell ESPN.

— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) June 13, 2025

The White Sox trading Vaughn ends a sad career in Chicago for the 27-year-old, who was drafted third overall in the 2019 MLB Draft. Vaughn had so much promise and potential after getting drafted out of the University of California, Berkley, but never put it together in his five seasons with the White Sox.

Vaughn had struggled out of the gates this season, hitting .189/.218/.314 and an OPS of .531 in 48 games. Vaughn’s struggles and the inability to adjust led to his demotion to Triple-A. In 15 games with the Knights, Vaughn has performed the same, hitting .211/.328/.351 with an OPS of .679.

The White Sox are getting a solid pitcher in Civale

The White Sox will be getting a solid pitcher in Civale, as he has been a very serviceable pitcher during his seven seasons in the big leagues. Civale was selected in the third round of the 2016 MLB Draft by the then-Cleveland Indians, and in his career, Civale has accumulated a record of 40-37 and has a career ERA of a little over 4.00 (4.06) in 658.1 career innings.

Civale has struggled this season, having a 1-2 record and an ERA close to 5.00 (4.91) in 22.0 innings. The 30-year-old Civale made headlines earlier in the week when he requested to be traded after the Brewers moved him to the bullpen to make room in the starting rotation for top prospect Jacob Misorowksi.

A free agent after this season and never pitching out of the bullpen in his entire career, it made sense for Civale to request a trade, as he could net big money and a multi-year deal in free agency. Civale will get the opportunity to start now that he’s with the White Sox, as they needed to add more depth to the rotation.

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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.

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With the Major League Baseball Trade Deadline only seven weeks away, the Chicago White Sox will be one of the teams selling off pieces, with a few players who teams could use. The White Sox quietly kicked off by trading away some of their players when they traded veteran catcher Matt Thaiss to the Tampa Bay Rays in exchange for outfielder Dru Baker.

The White Sox’s biggest asset is centerfielder Luis Robert Jr., who has struggled at the plate. Robert Jr. could get the White Sox a decent package at the deadline, given that he’s still under team control until after the 2027 season and is on a relatively cheap salary for the next few seasons (two club options worth $20 million).

Thankfully for the White Sox’s sake, even though Robert Jr. has not had the season he had in 2023, there are a few teams still interested in his services, and who think he can get back to the player he was when he finished 12th in the MVP voting in 2023.

The Chicago White Sox still may have some takers for Luis Robert Jr.

Even though the now 27-year-old Robert Jr. has slashed .184/.269/.304 for an OPS and OPS+ of .574 and 63, teams are still interested in his services. According to Baseball/Sports reporter Francys Romero, that there are three teams are expected to “be in the conversation” for Robert Jr. ahead of the July 31st deadline.

“Luis Robert Jr. continues to draw attention as a potential trade piece.

Teams like the Yankees, Mariners, and Phillies are expected to be in the conversation ahead of the trade deadline, according to industry sources.”

Luis Robert Jr. continues to draw attention as a potential trade piece.

Teams like the Yankees, Mariners, and Phillies are expected to be in the conversation ahead of the trade deadline, according to industry sources.

— Francys Romero (@francysromeroFR) June 11, 2025

All three teams: the New York Yankees, the Seattle Mariners, and the Philadelphia Phillies, could use outfield help and a right-handed bat who can provide some pop. Another team that Romero didn’t mention, and has been linked to trying to trade for Robert Jr., is the New York Mets, who could also use his services.

The Phillies, out of those four teams mentioned, are the team that could use Robert Jr. the most, given their centerfield situation. The Phillies rank as one of the worst teams from a production standpoint in centerfield and face either trading for a player like Robert Jr., calling up an inexperienced player in Justin Crawford, or continuing to play Brandon Marsh and Johan Rojas, who have given little to no production.

The Trade Deadline is fast approaching

Even though the Trade Deadline is a little over a month away, it will be here before anyone knows it. Robert Jr. did help propel the White Sox offense in last night’s game against the Houston Astros, as he went 2-4 at the dish, which included a solo home run that he hit in the top of the fourth inning against Astros starter Lance McCullers Jr.

“Luis Robert Jr.’s long ball helps the @WhiteSox to a 4th win in their last 5 games.”

Luis Robert Jr.'s long ball helps the @WhiteSox to a 4th win in their last 5 games. pic.twitter.com/OfLOFpdvO3

— MLB (@MLB) June 11, 2025

Robert Jr. also helped preserve the lead when he made an impressive sliding catch in the bottom of the eighth inning to save an extra base hit and two runs from scoring, when the Astros had runners on the corners.

“Luis Robert Jr. gets the Sox out of the jam”

Luis Robert Jr. gets the Sox out of the jam pic.twitter.com/xjUAbuFeXH

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

Thankfully, Robert Jr.’s defense and base running have not fallen off, as he is still providing Gold Glove defense and is an effective base stealer, as he’s tied with Pete Crow-Armstrong of the Chicago Cubs and Bobby Witt Jr. of the Kansas City Royals for third place with 21 steals.

Even though Robert Jr. isn’t having the best year at the plate, teams will still be interested in him, given his upside and his premium defense and base running abilities.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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The Chicago White Sox have dealt with injuries all season, and most have ended with players missing the rest of the season. A couple of the White Sox players have spent multiple trips on the injured list, with Andrew Benintendi dealing with numerous issues and Mike Tauchman having a couple of hamstring problems.

The White Sox have held their own for the most part, plugging in some of their top prospects to fill in and even overtake some of the guys on the injured list. The White Sox have also claimed and signed players on the fringes of other teams’ rosters to fill their needs, and have done so again by signing another veteran arm who was recently let go.

The Chicago White Sox signed veteran reliever to a one-year deal

The White Sox announced before today’s game against the Kansas City Royals that they have placed another player on the injured list, with left-hander Jared Shuster being the latest player to wind up there as he has a blister in his left hand. Shuster’s time on the injured list is retroactive to June 5th.

The White Sox also announced that they have transferred left-hander Fraser Ellard from the 15-day IL to the 60-day IL. Ellard has dealt with injuries all season and has only appeared in seven games for the White Sox, going 0-2 with a 6.75 ERA. Ellard’s transfer to the 60-day IL freed up a spot on the 40-man roster, which the White Sox used to sign left-hander Tyler Alexander to a one-year deal

“Prior to today’s series finale vs. Kansas City, the Chicago White Sox agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander on a one-year, $760,000 contract and placed left-hander Jared Shuster on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 5) with a blister on his left hand. To make room for Alexander on the 40-man roster, the White Sox transferred left-hander Fraser Ellard to the 60-day injured list.”

Prior to today’s series finale vs. Kansas City, the Chicago White Sox agreed to terms with left-handed pitcher Tyler Alexander on a one-year, $760,000 contract and placed left-hander Jared Shuster on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to June 5) with a blister on his left hand.…

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

The 30-year-old Alexander had been pitching for the Milwaukee Brewers this season, and has pitched to a 3-5 record with a 6.19 ERA in 36.1 innings. The Brewers elected to designate Alexander for assignment. Since Alexander has more than five years of service, he rejected his assignment to the minors and cleared waivers to become a free agent.

Alexander will add depth to the bullpen

The White Sox already needed help in their bullpen before Shuster hit the injured list, but having Alexander will give the White Sox an experienced arm. In his seven seasons as a big leaguer, Alexander has a 20-33 record and a career 4.67 ERA in 485.1 innings.

If Alexander can do well, he could help be a part of a trade package to get the White Sox a decent prospect. With teams throughout the big leagues seeking bullpen help, and left-handed relievers coming at a dime a dozen, this deal could work out well for the White Sox.

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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.

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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.

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The Chicago White Sox season can be described in one word: injury. Thankfully, the White Sox have been able to withstand the nagging injuries surrounding a baseball season and have been constantly adding to their depth so they don’t run out of options. 

The White Sox recently got a majority of their players back, with Ander Benintendi, Mike Tauchman, and Korey Lee coming back after they spent some time on the injured list, with Benintendi and Tauchman spending at least more than one time on the IL this season. Sadly like all things this season, whenever the White Sox get a piece of good news on an injured player it gets followed up by a piece of bad news. 

The Chicago White Sox make some more adjustments to their roster 

Before tonight’s game against the Detroit Tigers the White Sox announced that they have placed infielder Lenyn Sosa on the 10-day injured list with a hip flexor strain. Sosa had been the White Sox’s best player at putting the ball in play, leading the team in average at .274. 

To take Sosa’s place on the roster, the White Sox have recalled first baseman Tim Elko from Triple-A. The White Sox also claimed right-hander Ryan Cusick from the Tigers and optioned him to Triple-A Charlotte, as well as transferring right-hander Miguel Castro from the 15-day IL to the 60-day injured list.

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— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) June 4, 2025

Thankfully Elko is back and who is Ryan Cusick? 

Elko had been up with the White Sox not just a few weeks ago and saw some success at the plate before getting optioned back down. With Andrew Vaughn staying in Charlotte to re-find his swing, Elko should get a long runway to see how he can handle big-league pitching.

Cusick is a 25-year-old from Sudbury, Massachusetts, and is a former first-round pick of the Atlanta Braves back in 2021 from Wake Forest University. Cusick had been designated for assignment, which opened him up to being claimed. 

In his five minor league seasons, Cusick has a 10-19 record and has an ERA of 5.20 in 238.2 innings. Cusick, in those five minor league seasons, has been used as both a starter and reliever, making 49 starts in 87 games. Cusick will provide the White Sox with great pitching depth after they have lost so many to season-ending injuries.

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The Chicago White Sox are riding another losing streak, this one spanning four games. The Detroit Tigers handed them their worst loss during the streak, beating them by a score of 13-1 on Monday. Thankfully, the White Sox will have their best hope for a win to end the taking the mound, as rookie Shane Smith will try to play stopper.

The White Sox have not gotten great performances from their starters other than Smith, and Jonathon Cannon has been no exception, as he allowed five earned runs, three of which came as home runs, and walked three in the 13-1 loss to the Tigers. Sadly for Cannon, he didn’t just suffer a horrible outing but also found his way onto a list where most White Sox pitchers have ended up.

Chicago White Sox place Cannon on the injured list

If allowing five earned runs in three innings wasn’t bad enough, things have seemingly gotten worse for Cannon as the White Sox have announced that they have placed him on the 15-day injured list with a lower back strain. To replace Cannon’s spot on the 26-man roster, the White Sox have recalled right-hander Caleb Freeman from Triple-A Charlotte.

“Prior to tonight’s game vs. Detroit, the Chicago White Sox placed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Cannon on the 15-day injured list with a lower back strain and recalled right-hander Caleb Freeman from Class AAA Charlotte.”

Prior to tonight’s game vs. Detroit, the Chicago White Sox placed right-handed pitcher Jonathan Cannon on the 15-day injured list with a lower back strain and recalled right-hander Caleb Freeman from Class AAA Charlotte.

— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) June 3, 2025

Cannon has done okay to start this season but leads the American League in losses, as he has seven on the year. Overall, Cannon is 2-7 with a 4.66 ERA and has a high WHIP of 1.398.

The White Sox can’t afford another pitcher going down long-term

Hopefully, this isn’t an injury that sticks around, as back problems can be detrimental for pitchers. Cannon shows promise and has proven effective when he’s healthy and on the mound.

Freeman has already seen action in the big leagues this season, appearing in four games, where he’s accumulated a 7.71 ERA in 2.1 innings. With the White Sox not having many quality arms coming out of their bullpen, Freeman will hope to make the most of his outings to get an extended look with the big league club.

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The Chicago White Sox are stacked up with prospects down in their farm system, who should all be up at one point or another to help contribute to the next successful era of White Sox baseball. Some of those prospects, like Chase Meidroth and Edgar Quero, are already up with the big-league club and are contributing and making a name for themselves this season.

Others, like Noah Schultz, Hagen Smith, Kyle Teel, and Braden Montgomery, to name a few, are still down in the bushes honing and working on their respective crafts to eventually earn their way onto the White Sox roster. Speculation surrounds who the White Sox will call up next, but most think it will be Teel, given the success he’s had down in the minor leagues to start this season.

The White Sox have decided to add a little wrinkle to Teel’s development, which, if all goes well, could help him make the roster faster.

Chicago White Sox tinker with Teel’s development

The White Sox seemingly have a future big leaguer on their hands as Teel has gotten off to a strong start this season. Teel became a member of the White Sox organization after he was traded from the Boston Red Sox this past offseason in the deal that sent star pitcher Garrett Crochet over to the Red Sox for Teel and three other prospects.

Since joining the White Sox organization, Teel has done nothing but open eyes and become one of the top hitters in the White Sox system. Ranking as the second-best prospect in the White Sox system and the 28th in all of Major League Baseball, Teel has a ton of potential.

Teel, a catcher by trade, is blocked from having a spot on the big league roster by the aforementioned Edgar Quero and Korey Lee, who are the White Sox’s current duo behind the plate. Given how much catching depth the White Sox have, MLB.com’s Scott Merkin has reported that the White Sox are starting to give Teel some work over at first base to give him a shot at making the big league roster.

Merkin also reports that Teel has been honored with being named the Minor League position player of the Month for May.

“Catcher Kyle Teel, who was named Minor League position player of May for White Sox, said he also has been working at first base taking ground balls pregame the last couple of days.”

Catcher Kyle Teel, who was named Minor League position player of May for White Sox, said he also has been working at first base taking ground balls pregame the last couple of days.

— Scott Merkin (@scottmerkin) June 2, 2025

This positional shift could help Teel make the White Sox quicker

Moving Teel to first base can only benefit him and the White Sox, given they desperately need a first baseman. Andrew Vaughn was the White Sox’s starting first baseman, but after a disastrous start to the season, Vaughn has found his way to be teammates with Teel down at Charlotte.

If Teel can become an adequate first baseman and continue his production at the plate, he could find himself getting a call to the show sooner rather than later.

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There are not many players in the Chicago White Sox lineup who are doing well, but one player who has been putting together a productive season is White Sox infielder Lenyn Sosa. Sosa enters his fourth season in the big leagues and has been an average big league player up to this point.

Sosa got an opportunity last season to play a lot more, playing in 100 games where he hit .254/.283/.359 with an OPS and OPS+ of .642 and 83. Sosa, a 25-year-old infielder from Puerto Ordaz, Venezuela came into this season with a great opportunity to be in the mix for some of the open infield spots the White Sox had available.

Sosa has made the most of his opportunities so far this season and appears to be having a breakout season, which has caught the eye of manager Will Venable, who couldn’t help but praise his young infielder.

Lenyn Sosa’s high level of play draws praise from manager Will Venable

Through 54 games, Sosa has seen his average jump 32 points as well as seeing his OBP and SLG be over .300 and .400 for the first time in his career (.286/.304/.402 OPS and OPS+ .706 100). Sosa’s .286 average is good enough to be the leader for the White Sox, and his 54 hits are also a team lead.

These improvements that Sosa has made have Venable impressed with his confidence and decision-making at the plate.

Via Kade Heather of the Chicago Sun-Times:

“[He’s] just really confident out there,” White Sox manager Will Venable said. “He’s done a really good job, and we’ve talked about him chasing and how that can kind of hinder his performance. You have to make good swing decisions and he’s made better swing decisions and the swings that he is getting off, he’s hitting the ball extremely hard.”

Venable also notes Sosa’s improvements in his chase rate, saying he’s shortened his stroke at the plate, and that even though he expands the zone from time to time, he still can hit a lot of pitches.

“He knows a moving bat is a dangerous bat and has shortened up the stroke a little bit with two strikes and [he’s] doing a good job of putting the ball in play,” Venable said.

“He does expand the zone from time to time, but I think because he can hit a lot of different pitches,” Venable said. “I think we’re seeing his ability to put good swings on a lot of different pitches.”

More statistics from the Chicago White Sox middle infielder

When looking at Sosa’s advanced metrics via his Baseball Savant page, he does rank in the 93rd percentile for landing the sweet spot of the bat on the ball, doing so at a 42.2% clip. Sosa has put together a solid first couple of months as well, having a .293 average and .686 OPS in April, and a .306 average and .769 OPS for May.

Sosa has also shown the ability to hit both lefties and righties this season, having virtually a mirrored slash line against both. In 31 games (58 at-bats) against lefties, Sosa is hitting .293/.305/.397 for an OPS of .702, while in 50 games (131 at-bats) against righties, he’s hitting .282/.304/.405 for an OPS of .709.

With still being young enough and under team control for another few seasons, Sosa could be playing himself into being a future piece of this organization. If that’s not in the cards, then Sosa could be a critical asset to trade at the trade deadline to improve the roster elsewhere.

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It has been a tough road for the Chicago White Sox this season as they sit with a record of 18-38 and are once again dead last in the American League Central standings. Injuries have plagued the White Sox all season and it hasn’t gotten any better with the news that right-handed reliever Miguel Castro will miss the rest of the season after tearing his patellar tendon in his right knee.

Castor suffered the same injury that Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas suffered which cost him the rest of his 2025 season. The White Sox expected Castro to give them a boost to their bullpen and give them another high-leverage reliever to pair with guys like Cam Booser.

To compensate for Castro’s loss, the White Sox have decided to bring back a veteran arm that they had released just a few days ago.

The Chicago White Sox bring back a veteran right-hander given their injury troubles

The White Sox could use all the help they could get in their bullpen and that is why they announced that before this afternoon’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, they had resigned 32-year-old right-handed Dan Altavilla to a one-year deal worth $1 million. To make room for Altavilla on the White Sox’s 26-man roster the White Sox have placed Castro on the 15-day injured list.

“Prior to today’s series opener at Baltimore, the Chicago White Sox agreed to terms on a one-year, $1-million contract with right-handed pitcher Dan Altavilla. To make room for Altavilla on the 26-man roster, the White Sox placed right-hander Miguel Castro on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to May 29) with a patellar tendon tear in his right knee”

Altavilla originally signed a minor-league deal with the White Sox and was invited to spring training, where he did well, but it wasn’t good enough to make the big-league club out of camp. Since he didn’t make the big league club, Altavilla has spent his 2025 season down with the Charlotte Knights, where he’s pitched to a 1-1 record and had a 2.49 ERA in 21.2 innings.

Altavilla needs to bring it

The White Sox will need Altavilla to pitch the way he did down with the Knights to help turn the bullpen around and possibly net them a piece at the trade deadline. Given how poorly the bullpen has been this season seeing any success from anyone would be a welcome site.

The White Sox will be playing at 4:05 today instead of the original 7:05 start given the inclement weather traveling throughout the northeast. According to MLB.com Scott Merkin, the White Sox will send left-hander Jared Shuster to the mound to open the ballgame and then he’ll be followed by right-hander Sean Burke, who is 3-5 on the year with a 4.33 ERA. They’ll be opposed by the Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin who is 3-2 on the year with a 5.40 ERA.

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The Chicago White Sox have had terrible luck with injuries this season, and the problem dates back to when the first pitch was thrown in spring training. The White Sox injuries have come predominantly to their pitching staff, which has held its own given how many starters have succumbed to Tommy John.

The White Sox thankfully got most of their key contributors back when Andrew Benintendi, Mike Tauchman, and catcher Korey Lee returned to the lineup after missing a good chunk of time. Sadly, however, whenever the White Sox gets any good news, it’s immediately followed by bad news, and this time it’s no exception.

The Chicago White Sox lost another pitcher to a season-ending injury

The White Sox really can’t catch a break after news of another injury surfaced, with ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reporting that White Sox right-handed reliever Miguel Castro will miss the rest of the season after suffering a knee injury when attempting to cover first base on Wednesday. Castro going down adds insult to injury for the White Sox, as their bullpen has been one of their biggest weaknesses.

Castro was traded from the Houston Astros to the White Sox on May 15th and had his contract selected after pitching down in Triple-A. Castro pitched in six games for the White Sox and had a 7.50 ERA in six innings.

“White Sox reliever Miguel Castro–recently acquired from Houston — is out for the season with a right knee injury, per a source. He injured it while covering first base against the Mets on Wednesday.”

White Sox reliever Miguel Castro–recently acquired from Houston — is out for the season with a right knee injury, per a source. He injured it while covering first base against the Mets on Wednesday.

— Jesse Rogers (@JesseRogersESPN) May 29, 2025

Next man up

The White Sox, if they haven’t already, need to adopt the “next man up” mentality if they’re to survive the rest of this season. So far, the White Sox have sustained these injuries, and their depth has held up, but at some point, the dam may burst.

Some guys in the bullpen have stepped up, like right-hander Mike Vasil, who since being selected off waivers from the Tampa Bay Rays has been one of their better pickups. The White Sox will need to lean on guys like Vasil and find others to step in and fill the innings that Castro will leave behind.

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