{"id":163320,"date":"2026-03-25T15:00:44","date_gmt":"2026-03-25T20:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/?p=163320"},"modified":"2026-03-25T13:23:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T18:23:13","slug":"chicago-white-sox-opening-day-roster-decisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chicitysports.com\/chicago-white-sox-opening-day-roster-decisions\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago White Sox finalize roster ahead of Opening Day vs. Brewers"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago White Sox<\/a><\/span> open their season on Thursday against the Milwaukee Brewers. Right-hander and 2025 All-Star Shane Smith <\/span><\/a>will take the mound against Brewers All-Star right-hander Jacob Misiorowski. <\/span><\/p>\n

More News:<\/strong> Chicago White Sox make bold roster decision on prospect<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

Opening against the Brewers, the White Sox officially set their Opening Day roster, while placing some key personnel on the injured list. <\/span><\/p>\n

The Chicago White Sox placed a handful of players on the injured list<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Mar 7, 2026; Houston, TX, United States; Italy catcher Kyle Teel (3) celebrates after a single during the seventh inning against Brazil at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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. <\/span><\/p>\n

Teel did provide an update on his injury, saying he could be back \u201csoon after<\/span><\/a>\u201d 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). <\/span><\/p>\n

Right-handers Prelander Berroa, Drew Thorpe<\/span><\/a>, and Mike Vasil<\/span><\/a> 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. <\/span><\/p>\n

The White Sox designate two interesting players for assignment<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Mar 13, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Cubs shortstop Ben Cowles (left) tags out Chicago White Sox base runner Korey Lee on a stolen base attempt during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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\u2019s DFA. <\/span><\/p>\n

Lee performed great showing this spring \u2014 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. <\/span><\/p>\n

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. <\/span><\/p>\n

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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) March 25, 2026<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n